Pesto Chicken Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Pesto Chicken Salad with shredded chicken, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups mixed greens
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Chicken and Pesto: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and pesto sauce. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add Fresh Veggies: Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the chicken mixture.
- Toss with Greens: Gently toss in the mixed greens to combine all of the ingredients evenly. This is where all the flavors start to meld beautifully.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant colors and incredible aromas filling the room!
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.thestationrecipes.com/pesto-chicken-salad/