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Pesto Lemon Chicken Salad

A refreshing salad featuring chicken, pesto, and lemon for a zesty flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Salad Base
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Pesto Dressing
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Grill the chicken until fully cooked, then shred it.
Make the Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
  2. Add the shredded chicken on top.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together pesto, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.

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