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Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe

Savory Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe for Flavorful Feel-Good Meals

A Quick & Flavorful Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe that's low-carb and keto-friendly, ideal for busy afternoons.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup Celery Stalks Chopped; can substitute with bell peppers
  • ½ cup Pesto Basil-spinach pesto recommended
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a healthier option
  • ¼ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Can replace with feta or omit
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste, preferably freshly ground

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or chopping cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop the celery into small, uniform pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, celery, pesto, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve on a bed of greens, in a wrap, or on a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen separately for up to 3 months.

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