Name: Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1/2 cup pesto sauce; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup black olives, sliced; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe

Tiphanie Grau Modified: February 20, 2024

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How To Make Pesto Chicken Salad

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pesto sauce, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
Add the red onion, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese to the bowl. Gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more pesto sauce or mayonnaise if desired.
Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.