Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Salad (Printable)

Protein-packed chicken salad with sun-dried tomatoes, crisp vegetables, and creamy basil-garlic dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Chicken & Vegetables

01 - 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (from rotisserie or poached breast)
02 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

→ Dressing

05 - ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
06 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
07 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
10 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, celery, and red onion. Set aside.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped basil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy basil-garlic dressing.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust salt or pepper if needed to suit your preference.
05 - Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, in pita bread, or with crackers. For enhanced flavor, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving if time allows.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt lightens everything up while still keeping that luscious creamy texture you want from chicken salad
  • Sun-dried tomatoes are like little flavor bombs that make every bite interesting
  • This keeps beautifully in the fridge for days and actually tastes better after the flavors have time to mingle
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling time if you can help it, the sun-dried tomatoes need a moment to rehydrate slightly in the dressing
  • The garlic will get stronger as this sits, so if you're making it ahead, maybe start with half a clove
  • If your chicken salad seems dry after chilling, stir in a teaspoon more yogurt or mayo before serving
03 -
  • Pat your shredded chicken dry with paper towels before mixing, excess water makes the dressing separate
  • Chop your sun-dried tomatoes to roughly the same size as your diced celery for consistent texture
  • If you're sensitive to raw garlic, let the minced garlic sit in the lemon juice for ten minutes before mixing into the dressing
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