Pesto Chicken Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad made with shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy pesto, and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and have them ready before you start.
- Combine the shredded chicken with the pesto sauce in a large bowl.
- Add in the halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and cubed mozzarella cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir everything together.
- Serve the salad over crisp lettuce leaves or in a sandwich.
Notes
Use high-quality pesto for maximum flavor. Customize by adding spinach, nuts, or lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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