Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, crisp vegetables, and creamy basil dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Vegetables

01 - 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, from rotisserie or poached breast
02 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

→ Dressing

05 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
06 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

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 dressing.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, in pita bread, or with crackers. For enhanced flavor, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving if time permits.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt and mayo combo creates the creamiest dressing without feeling heavy
  • Sun-dried tomatoes add this incredible chewy tang that makes every bite interesting
  • It tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a day
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling time even if you're hungry—those 30 minutes let the sun-dried tomato flavor really permeate everything
  • The dressing will thicken up in the fridge, so stir in a teaspoon of water or extra lemon juice before serving leftovers
  • This keeps beautifully for 3-4 days in an airtight container, but the red onion will get stronger over time
03 -
  • Save the oil from your sun-dried tomatoes—it's liquid gold for sautéing vegetables or drizzling over pizza
  • If your chicken seems too dry, toss it with a tablespoon of the dressing before combining with the other ingredients
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