Chicken Pesto Salad
A refreshing and nourishing Chicken Pesto Salad with tender shredded chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh basil, all enveloped in rich pesto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed greens (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients
- Combine Chicken, Tomatoes, and Basil
- Add the Pesto Sauce
- Toss to Combine
- Season and Add Pine Nuts
- Serve Over Mixed Greens
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken or homemade pesto for the best flavors. Fresh ingredients enhance the overall taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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