Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Salad (Printable)

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

# What Goes In:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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 blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper if needed to suit your preference.
05 - Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, in pita bread, or with your favorite crackers. For optimal flavor development, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving if time permits.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like you worked on it all day
  • It keeps beautifully for meal prep lunches that actually get you excited
  • The combination of textures keeps every bite interesting
02 -
  • Letting the salad chill for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld together
  • The sun-dried tomatoes should be drained well or the salad becomes too oily
  • This salad actually tastes better the next day as the ingredients marinate
03 -
  • Pat the sun-dried tomatoes dry with paper towels to prevent the dressing from separating
  • Use kitchen shears to quickly chop the sun-dried tomatoes without making a mess
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