Fantastic Lemon Basil Chicken Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, basil and almonds.
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.
Cover and chill.