Description
A quick and flavorful Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Salad featuring shredded chicken, tangy sun dried tomatoes, crisp celery, and a creamy citrus basil dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or sandwich filling, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes making it an easy and delicious meal option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and 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, celery, and red onion to a large bowl. Set it aside to prepare the dressing.
- Make the citrus basil dressing. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Toss. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve. Enjoy the salad immediately on its own, paired with crackers, or use it as a delicious filling for sandwiches.
Notes
- For a healthier version, substitute mayonnaise with extra Greek yogurt or a light mayo.
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and garlic according to your taste preference.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days, but is best enjoyed fresh.
- Add chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
