Description
Peach Basil Chicken Salad is a creamy, sweet-and-savory summer favorite made with juicy peaches, fresh basil, tender shredded chicken, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for meal prep, sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dressing:
- 1 ripe peach, peeled and cut into quarters
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 2 1/2 tablespoons vinegar (Tarragon vinegar works beautifully)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
For the Salad:
- 2 ripe peaches, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet red bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing:
In a blender or using a hand blender, combine the peach, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, vinegar, salt, celery seed, sugar, pepper, and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside. - Prepare the salad base:
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cubed peaches, chopped celery, green onion, and red bell pepper. - Combine:
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Gently stir until everything is evenly coated. - Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow flavors to fully develop. - Serve:
Serve chilled on sandwich rolls, croissants, lettuce cups, or over a bed of greens.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for convenience.
- If peaches are extra sweet, reduce the sugar slightly.
- For a lighter option, replace half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Best enjoyed within 2–3 days.
- Stir gently before serving if dressing settles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook / Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg