Description
A flavorful and creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Salad featuring shredded chicken, sun dried tomatoes, crunchy celery, and a zesty citrus basil dressing made with Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. Perfect as a sandwich filling or served with crackers for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Salad 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
Citrus Basil Dressing
- 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: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped sun dried tomatoes, diced celery, and finely diced red onion. Mix well and set aside.
- Make the citrus basil dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately by serving the salad with your favorite crackers or use it as a flavorful filling for sandwiches.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with more Greek yogurt.
- Sun dried tomatoes packed in oil work best for extra flavor; be sure to drain and chop finely.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more lemon juice for extra tanginess if desired.
- This salad can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days; flavors improve as they meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sun dried tomato chicken salad, chicken salad recipe, creamy chicken salad, no-cook chicken salad, easy chicken salad, sandwich filling
