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Pesto Chicken Salad

This Pesto Chicken Salad is the best spin on traditional chicken salad recipes! It comes together with easy-to-find ingredients, and the flavors combine perfectly. This spin on homemade chicken salad is perfect for feeding a crowd.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 cup pesto or 8 oz jar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded and cut small
  • 1/2 cup roasted red pepper diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/2 small red onion diced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, pesto, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • In a large bowl mix together the remaining ingredients. Stir in the sauce and then add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve as sandwiches or lettuce wraps. Place leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information is just for the chicken salad and not a roll, croissant, or any fixings to put on a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 906IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg