Basil Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe
A simple basil pesto chicken salad recipe and served on top of green salad. Or it can be served as a sandwich or as a chicken pesto wrap.
Servings 4
Calories 368kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast meat chopped
- 3 Tablespoons red onion chopped
- ⅓ cup basil pesto
- 2 Tablespoons mayonaise
- ½ cup jarred roasted red peppers chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the basil pesto and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl and mix well.
- Add the chicken, chopped onion and roasted red peppers (if using) and toss to coat everything.
- Serve
Notes
Ways to Serve Pesto Chicken Salad:
- Serve on top of a green salad
- Serve in lettuce leaves for a low carb chicken pesto wrap
- Delicious served in a croissant as a sandwich or use plain bread
- Stuffed into whole tomatoes
- Make a chicken pesto wrap using tortillas or flatbread
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg