Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Salad, a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors! Juicy, pan-seared chicken breast is combined with fragrant sun-dried tomatoes, crisp mixed salad greens, and a creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Freshly chopped basil and optional slivered almonds add a burst of freshness and crunch, making this salad a textural delight. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners. Enjoy it as a stand-alone salad, or serve it wrapped in a tortilla or stuffed in a croissant for an upgraded twist. Perfect for healthy meal ideas and Mediterranean-inspired recipes packed with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.25 cups Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Almonds (slivered, optional)
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cook the chicken in the skillet for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
While the chicken cools, prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth.
Chop the drained sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mixed salad greens, basil, and optional slivered almonds.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Garnish with extra basil or almonds if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.4 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1243 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
