Description
A vibrant, creamy salad blending tender chicken with basil pesto and Greek yogurt. Light yet satisfying, it’s packed with fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and nuts for a Mediterranean-inspired, protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
½ cup basil pesto
¼ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
¼ cup pine nuts (toasted)
¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook and shred chicken if not pre-prepared
Mix pesto, Greek yogurt, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large bowl
Add shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and red onion
Stir until well combined
Season with salt and pepper
Chill for 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Use pre-cooked chicken for time-saving
Substitute parsley for red onion for milder flavor
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Serve on whole grain bread or with mixed greens for a complete meal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg