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Pesto Chicken Salad

Enjoy a Pesto Chicken Salad packed with vibrant flavors and textures. Tender chicken mixed with rich pesto and crunchy pine nuts makes it a refreshing meal—ideal for lunch or light dinners.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups diced chicken breast
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil, chopped for garnish
  • Mixed greens, for serving
  • Rainbow cherry tomatoes, halved for serving

Instructions

  • Combine the diced chicken, basil pesto, mayonnaise, toasted pine nuts, red onion, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then mix until well combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of mixed greens and garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.

Notes

Ensure chicken is fully cooked and cooled before dicing to maintain texture.
Use quality pesto for enhanced flavor.
Toast pine nuts lightly for better taste.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 24
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 7
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 80