Description
A delicious and refreshing salad featuring tender chicken, vibrant pesto, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light meal or a picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and pesto sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and mixed greens to the bowl.
- Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use grilled chicken breast without skin.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or avocados.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg