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Pesto Chicken Salad

Pesto Chicken Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Torn fresh basil leaves (optional)

Method
 

  1. Whisk the mayonnaise, pesto, and lemon juice in a medium bowl until smooth.
  2. Stir in the shredded chicken, celery, and red onion until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Fold in the toasted pine nuts. Garnish with extra pine nuts and basil, and serve.

Notes

If your pine nuts are raw, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes before using. The salad holds its best texture when served the same day but stays delicious refrigerated for up to 3 days.