Pesto Chicken Salad
Brighten up your lunch or dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Pesto Chicken Salad! This quick and easy recipe combines tender cooked chicken breast with an irresistible blend of creamy basil pesto, tangy Greek yogurt, and zesty lemon juice for a refreshing twist on the classic chicken salad. Loaded with fresh chopped spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy toasted pine nuts, every bite bursts with texture and Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Finish it off with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an extra savory touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dish can be enjoyed on its own, in a wrap, as a sandwich filling, or served atop a crisp bed of greens. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or hosting a casual gathering, this Pesto Chicken Salad is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Basil pesto
- 0.25 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cups (chopped) Fresh baby spinach
- 1 cups (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons (optional, toasted) Pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons (shredded) Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper
- 1 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the basil pesto, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Step 2
Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly with the pesto mixture.
Step 3
Fold in the chopped fresh spinach and halved cherry tomatoes, mixing gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Step 4
If using, sprinkle in the toasted pine nuts and shredded Parmesan cheese. Mix everything together until well combined.
Step 5
Taste the chicken salad and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
Step 6
Serve immediately on its own, in a sandwich, tucked into a wrap, or atop a bed of greens. Alternatively, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Step 7
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (993.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2113.8 |
| Total Fat 129.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 528.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2599.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.3g | |
| Protein 191.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 662.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1228.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories