Chicken Pesto Salad
A bright and colorful Chicken Pesto Salad bursting with flavor, perfect for any fresh lunch or dinner gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the chicken and pesto in a large mixing bowl, tossing until the chicken is generously coated.
- Prepare the salad base by artfully placing the mixed salad greens in another large bowl.
- Assemble the salad by adding the chicken mixture on top of the greens.
- Add toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
- Serve immediately after tossing lightly.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken for added convenience. Toast pine nuts for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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