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Pesto Chicken Salad

Healthy Pesto Chicken Salad Brings Fresh Flavor to Quick Weeknight Meals


  • Author: Cole Harrington
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Healthy

Description

Discover the perfect balance of protein and fresh vegetables with this Healthy Pesto Chicken Salad. Tender shredded chicken meets vibrant pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta, all tossed together and seasoned with salt and pepper. Served over mixed greens, this bright, low‑carb salad delivers a satisfying crunch and herbaceous flavor, making it an ideal quick lunch or dinner for busy families seeking nutritious, high‑protein meals. Pair it with toast for extra daily fiber


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Mixed greens for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken until done, shred it.
  2. Toss shredded chicken with pesto sauce in a large bowl.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese; mix gently.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, then serve over mixed greens.

Notes

  • Use fresh pesto for best flavor. Keep dressing separate from greens if storing for later.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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