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Pesto Chicken Salad

A refreshing and flavorful salad combining tender chicken, vibrant pesto, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light meal or a picnic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Grilled or rotisserie chicken works well.
Pesto Dressing
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce Store-bought or homemade.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup mixed greens Spinach or arugula can be used.
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated Optional.
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Optional.

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Grill or cook the chicken until fully cooked, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and mixed greens.
Add Pesto
  1. Add the pesto sauce to the salad mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
Serve
  1. Top with grated parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature. It's great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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