Description
A delightful salad combining tender chicken and vibrant basil pesto, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup roasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed greens or lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, fresh basil pesto, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Stir until the chicken is lavishly coated.
- Add the chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and roasted pine nuts to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.
- Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on a bed of mixed greens or lettuce leaves.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat Greek yogurt. Suitable for meal prep; keep greens separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg