Peach Basil Chicken Salad

This Peach Basil Chicken Salad is sweet, colorful, and such a joy to eat! Serve this peach salad as a sandwich with a croissant or on a bed of lettuce. This recipe is incredibly simple and perfect for those who love a savory and sweet combination. It’s like summer in a bowl. I know you will love this refreshing chicken salad! 

I have been making this recipe for over a decade now. It is one of my favorites, especially in the summertime when the peaches are perfectly ripe and gardens and farmer’s markets are bursting with fresh basil. I first posted this recipe back in 2015, and today, it’s getting a little makeover.

Peach Basil Chicken Salad

This Peach Basil Chicken Salad is fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor. Sweet peaches pair beautifully with tender chicken, crisp celery, red bell pepper, and green onion. A creamy citrus-basil dressing brings everything together with just the right balance of tangy and sweet.

It is simple enough for a weekday lunch, yet special enough to serve at a holiday meal, potluck, or shower. Whether you pile it onto a soft roll or serve it over crisp lettuce, this chicken salad is one you will want to make again and again.

Peach & Basil Chicken Salad

Peach and basil might not be the first flavors you think of in chicken salad, but together they create something unforgettable. This is hands down one of the best chicken salads I’ve ever had. It’s fresh, colorful, and every bite is packed with flavor.

Juicy peaches, crisp celery, sweet red bell pepper, green onion, and tender shredded chicken are all tossed in a peach-basil dressing that takes it to the next level. It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken or make good use of a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Letting it chill overnight in the fridge makes the flavors even more irresistible.

It’s the kind of dish that looks beautiful on a party table, yet is just as perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or weekday lunch.

Fresh or Frozen Peaches?

If you have fresh peaches on hand, this salad is a wonderful way to use them. Summer is peach season, and nothing beats the flavor of perfectly ripe fruit paired with crisp veggies. Around here, we find endless ways to enjoy fresh peaches, from crumbles to iced tea, and this salad is another favorite.

But don’t feel limited to just the summer months. Frozen peach slices work just as well, just be sure to thaw them before mixing into the salad. I like to keep a bag in the freezer so I can make peach recipes year-round, no matter when the craving hits.

Sweet, juicy, and versatile, peaches truly shine in this recipe.

Ingredients for This Tasty Peach and Chicken Salad 

You’ll find the exact measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

For the Salad:

• Chicken: I used large cooked chicken breasts and shredded them for this recipe. Rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken works great too.
• Peaches: Sweet, ripe peaches are the star of both the dressing and the salad mixture.
• Celery: Chopped celery adds crunch and freshness.
• Onion: Green onions give a mild, savory bite.
• Bell Pepper: Red bell pepper is my go-to for its natural sweetness.

For the Dressing:

• Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed is best, but bottled lemon juice works in a pinch.
• Oil: Extra-virgin olive oil adds robust flavor, though any mild vegetable oil will do.
• Basil: Fresh basil brings out the flavor of the peaches beautifully.
• Vinegar: I like Tarragon vinegar, but white wine vinegar is a good substitute.
• Seasonings: A blend of salt, celery seed, and black pepper rounds out the flavor. Adjust to taste.
• Sugar: I use granulated sugar, but you can swap in another sweetener if you prefer.
• Mayonnaise: The creamy base that ties everything together. Use your favorite brand, egg or egg-free.

How to Make This Summer Peach Chicken Salad 

So easy to make by just combining a handful of ingredients, this is the easiest recipe for whenever you are short on time and want to keep things light and simple. You’ll want to make this chicken salad over and over again! 

Make the dressing:

In a blender or with a hand blender, combine one peach, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, vinegar, seasoning, sugar, and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth.

Make the Salad:

Combine the shredded chicken with the diced peaches, celery, onions, and red bell pepper. Then pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and stir to incorporate.

Cover the chicken salad and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Serve on rolls or over a bed of lettuce.

Peach Basil Chicken Salad tastes even better after the flavors have had time to blend, so it is a great make-ahead recipe. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If serving on rolls, I recommend storing the chicken salad separately and assembling just before eating so the bread does not get soggy.

This recipe does not freeze well because of the fresh peaches and mayonnaise-based dressing, so it is best enjoyed fresh.

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Other Chicken Salad and Peach Recipes You Will Enjoy

• Apple Chicken Salad
• Italian Salad with Chicken
• B.L.A.T. Chicken Salad
• Peaches and Cream Tacos
• Peach Spice Cake
• Whiskey Peach Pie
• Individual Mini Peach Cobbler

Let’s get to the recipe for this Peach Basil Chicken Salad! 

This recipe was originally posted on June 7, 2015. It has been updated to improve user experience and has been re-shared on August 21, 2025.