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Pesto Chicken Salad

Delicious Pesto Chicken Salad for Refreshing Summer Meals

A vibrant Pesto Chicken Salad, perfect for summer meals. Combines fresh ingredients into a delicious dish that is gluten-free and packed with protein.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Diced Chicken Shredded chicken also works well.
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Basil Pesto Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Omit for a lighter salad.
  • 1/4 cup Diced Red Onion Swap with green onions if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts Toasted almonds can be used as an alternative.
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • optional 1/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Skip for a dairy-free version.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the celery and red onion. Toast pine nuts in a pan over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, celery, basil pesto, mayonnaise, diced red onion, and toasted pine nuts. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Allow the salad to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
  4. Before serving, taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve it on mixed greens or in a wrap.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Great for meal prep. Store in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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