Pesto Chicken Salad
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy pesto and Greek yogurt, complemented by cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh basil. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Shred or dice the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the chicken with pesto sauce and Greek yogurt or mayonnaise until evenly coated.
- Add Vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and add them to the bowl along with pine nuts and fresh basil.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently mix all ingredients together, ensuring everything is well distributed.
- Season and Chill: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg