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Pesto Lemon Chicken Salad

A refreshing salad featuring chicken, pesto, and a zesty lemon dressing.
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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
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
Pesto Dressing
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Grill the chicken until fully cooked, then shred it.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a bowl, mix the pesto, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and shredded chicken. Drizzle with the pesto dressing and toss to combine.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 350cal (18%) Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) Protein: 30g (60%) Fat: 20g (31%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 80mg (27%) Sodium: 600mg (26%) Potassium: 800mg (23%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 2g (4%) Vitamin A: 1500IU (30%) Vitamin C: 30mg (36%) Calcium: 50mg (5%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keywords: chicken, lemon, pesto, salad

Notes

Serve chilled for a refreshing meal.

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