Gluten-Free Healthy & Easy Pesto Chicken Salad
A delicious and nutritious chicken salad made with pesto, perfect for a healthy lunch or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and pesto sauce.
- Add the Greek yogurt and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
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Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg