Fantastic Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

• 4 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 rib minced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh lemon zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 3 cups cooked bow tie pasta (optional)

1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, basil and almonds.
2. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon, salt, pepper and onions. Add to chicken mixture (add pasta if using), tossing gently to coat.
3. Cover and chill.

chicken, celery, fresh basil, slivered almonds, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon, lemon zest, mustard, salt, ground black pepper, onions, pasta

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fantastic-lemon-basil-chicken-salad-376680 (may not work)