Chicken Salad with Pesto Dressing

Chicken Salad with Pesto Dressing

Quick and easy salad for busy days.

Courses , ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins
Servings 2
Calories 740.77
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

Perfectly balanced salad for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients
  • 250 g chicken breast fillet (cooked or roasted, shredded)
  • 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced to bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/2 English cucumber (thinly sliced)
  • 1 avocado (peeled, stoned, cubed)
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 50 g baby spinach
  • 20 g pine nuts
    • For dressing:
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pesto
  • 1-2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions

  1. In a small jar mix all the ingredients for dressing until well combined.

  2. In a serving bowl layer spinach, tomatoes, peppers, onion, avocado, and chicken.

  3. Then top with a dressing and some pine nuts.

  4. Mix it gently and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 740.77kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 55.63g86%
Total Carbohydrate 20.63g7%
Protein 38.67g78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: salad, lunch, dinner, healthy dinner, healthy lunch,
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