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Pesto Chicken Salad
Pesto chicken salad is an Italian twist on classic chicken salad and works perfectly in sandwiches, salads, wraps, and more.
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Course:
lunch
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Keyword:
chicken pesto salad, pesto chicken salad
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
368
kcal
Ingredients
1.5
pounds
chicken (cooked)
1/2
cup
mayo
1/2
cup
pesto
1/4
cup
diced walnuts
1/8
cup
fresh basil leaves
1/4
teaspoon
salt and pepper
(to taste)
Instructions
Use two forks or a food processor to shred the chicken.
Add the chicken, pesto, mayo, walnuts, and basil leaves to a large bowl.
Using a spoon or tongs, thoroughly mix the chicken salad together.
Allow to rest in the fridge for about a half hour before serving or place in an airtight container and serve at a later time.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cup
|
Calories:
368
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
26
g
|
Fat:
28
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
11
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.05
g
|
Cholesterol:
82
mg
|
Sodium:
540
mg
|
Potassium:
446
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
490
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
46
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
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