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Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Salad Recipe

4.8 from 102 reviews

A refreshing and flavorful Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Salad featuring shredded chicken mixed with tangy sun-dried tomatoes, crisp celery, and red onion, tossed in a creamy citrus basil dressing made with Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. Perfect as a light meal served with crackers or as a sandwich filling.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained & 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

  1. Prep the salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, diced celery, and finely diced red onion. Set aside to prepare the dressing.
  2. 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.
  3. Toss the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately. It pairs wonderfully with your favorite crackers or can be used as a flavorful filling for sandwiches.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, but drain well before chopping.
  • Fresh basil adds a bright, herbal note—dried basil will not provide the same freshness.
  • This salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.
  • For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with additional Greek yogurt.

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