PESTO CHICKEN SALAD (PASTA SALAD STYLE WITH NO PASTA)
This is a super healthy salad, chicken, veggies and a yummy pesto dressing. It reminds me of pasta salad because of the dressing but I make it without pasta. You could definitely add it, I'd just increase the dressing slightly if you do. It came from a combination of different recipes. I love substituting greek yogurt for things like mayo, which was part of my idea here. All frozen veggies could be replaced with canned... sometimes I use asparagus instead of grean beans. Also, if you prefer less of a tangy dressing you can add a little splenda/stevia/sweetener of your preference and/or decrease the lemon.
Provided by Errrrin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 1 large salad, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut pre-cooked chicken into 1" cubes and set aside.
- Prepare vegetables: Thinly slice green onion. Drain and quarter artichoke hearts. Chop cherry tomatos in half. Thaw peas and green beans, I recommend cutting the green beans into approx 1" lengths. Drain all the veggies as well as possible. Squeeze the extra moisture out with a paper towel if you like.
- In a large bowl, mix together greek yogurt, pesto, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Mix in all of the vetgetables and chicken. Toss to coat.
- You can eat immediately but I think it tastes better after sitting in the fridge overnight. It's good on its own or served over lettuce or broccoli shreds.
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Sana Han
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I can't eat this salad.
Theunis Louw
[email protected]This recipe seems a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try something else.
Talia Downey
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of pesto and chicken, but I'm willing to try it.
Namutebi Flora
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next party.
Toufique Brahimi
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Dauda Hamzat
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.
chike orji
[email protected]I love that this salad is made with healthy ingredients and it's still so flavorful.
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[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Chaudhary Zaheer
[email protected]I added some grilled shrimp to this salad and it was even better!
Mama Walker
[email protected]This was a great make-ahead lunch option. I made it the night before and it was just as delicious the next day.
Rubéns Mota
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this salad changed my mind! The pesto was light and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the chicken and vegetables.
Shahbaz Jathoi
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was a healthier alternative to traditional pasta salad.
Hadjia Mairo
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The flavors of the pesto, chicken, and vegetables were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which gave the salad a nice tangy flavor.