Apricot Basil Chicken Salad

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 233kcal

Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes

Dried apricots and fresh basil, add bright, warm weather flavors that would make this make ahead Apricot Basil Chicken Salad stand out in any picnic lineup.

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Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup plaiin Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 garlic cloves minced
5 teaspoons white wine vinegar
3 cups diced cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 celery stalks diced
1/3 cup dried apricots
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves torn

Instructions

In a large bowl, add mayonnaise, yogurt, paprika, garlic and vinegar.
Stir together to completely combined.
Add chicken, almonds, onion, celery, apricots and basil to bowl.
Stir to combine, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

TIP: This is a great recipe to use leftover chicken. In a pinch, I also like to use a rotisserie chicken.

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