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!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Additional Time8 hours hrs
Total Time8 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peach Basil Chicken Salad
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 281kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel
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- 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
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.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 308mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g