Description
A flavorful and refreshing Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Salad combining shredded chicken, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, crunchy celery, and red onion, all tossed in a creamy citrus basil dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or a light meal any time of the day.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained & chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
Dressing Ingredients
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the salad: Add the shredded chicken, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, diced celery, and finely diced red onion to a large mixing bowl. Set the bowl aside while you prepare the dressing.
- Make the citrus basil dressing: In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the ingredients are fully blended into a smooth, creamy dressing.
- Toss together: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently mix all components together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad immediately alongside your favorite crackers or use it as a sandwich filling for a delicious, wholesome meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with avocado mayo for a healthier fat option.
- Make sure to drain oil from sun-dried tomatoes well to avoid an overly oily salad.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days when covered.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
