Description
A vibrant and flavorful chicken salad made with fresh ingredients and zesty pesto, perfect for busy weeknights or a delightful lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups mixed greens (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken and basil pesto. Toss until the chicken is well-coated.
- Add in the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens.
- Enjoy immediately or let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to deepen the flavors.
Notes
Make-ahead option available; store in an airtight container for up to two days. Ingredient swaps include chickpeas for a vegetarian version or using a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg