Peach Basil Chicken Salad
Peach and Basil make this Chicken Salad out of this world! The colors and flavors are so pretty and so delicious!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
- 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 Tablespoon vinegar I used Tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 t. sugar or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- For the Salad:
- 2 ripe peaches peeled and cubed
- 2 large chicken breasts cooked and shredded (2 cups)
- 3 ribs of celery chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet red bell pepper chopped
Instructions
- Shred chicken, and combine with peaches, celery, onion and red pepper. Set aside.
- In either a blender or using your hand blender, combine dressing ingredients,. blending until smooth. Pour over chicken mixture, stir to combine.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Serve on rolls or a bed of lettuce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 308mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g