How To Make Pesto Chicken Salad
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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
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In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pesto sauce, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
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Add the red onion, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese to the bowl. Gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more pesto sauce or mayonnaise if desired.
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Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 70mg
- Sodium : 580mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 6g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 24g
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