Description
A flavorful and creamy sun dried tomato chicken salad combining shredded chicken, tangy sun dried tomatoes, crisp celery, and red onion, all tossed in a zesty citrus basil dressing made with Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, perfect for sandwiches or serving with crackers.
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. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped sun dried tomatoes, diced celery, and finely diced red onion. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the dressing.
- Make the citrus basil dressing. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Toss the salad. Pour the citrus basil dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are fully coated and evenly mixed.
- Serve. Enjoy the sun dried tomato chicken salad immediately, either served with your favorite crackers or used as a delicious filling for sandwiches.
Notes
- Drain the sun dried tomatoes well to avoid excess oil in the salad.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with extra Greek yogurt.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
- Garnish with extra fresh basil leaves for added aroma and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
