Description
Jazz up your chicken salad with this zesty sun-dried tomato chicken salad! It’s packed with protein and loaded with flavor, featuring crunchy veggies, garlic, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes all tossed in a creamy basil dressing. Serve it as a sandwich, stuffed into pita bread, or pair it with your favorite crackers.
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
- â…“ cup plain Greek yogurt
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 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 aside.
- Make the citrus basil dressing: Mix the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables and mix until fully combined.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite crackers, or use the salad as a filling for a sandwich or pita bread.
Notes
- Serve immediately with crackers, or use as a filling for sandwiches or pita bread.
- For meal prep, keep the chicken salad refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Main Course
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American