Description
Fresh, flavorful salad with shredded chicken, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy citrus basil dressing for sandwiches, wraps, or sides.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
2 celery stalks, diced
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Combine shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, celery, and onion.
Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Toss dressing with chicken mixture until evenly coated.
Serve immediately or chill before serving. Great on wraps or with greens.
Notes
Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor.
Adjust lemon juice to brighten dressing.
Fresh basil enhances flavor.
Salad keeps chilled up to 3 days.
Perfect with whole grain bread, lettuce cups, or pita.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: sun-dried tomato chicken salad, basil chicken salad, creamy chicken salad, mediterranean chicken salad, protein salad recipe