Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Fresh Greens
Description:Indulge in a delightful twist on the classic chicken salad with our Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad featuring a harmonious blend of tender chicken, basil pesto, and crisp greens. This healthy variation reduces mayonnaise and enhances flavor, making it perfect for a guilt-free lunch. Serve it over a bed of mixed salad greens or create a satisfying sandwich to elevate your midday meal.
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed
¼ cup pesto
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 5-ounce package mixed salad greens (approximately 8 cups)
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions:
Place chicken in a medium saucepan and add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board; shred into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle.
In a medium bowl, combine pesto, mayonnaise, and red onion. Add the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red-wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add mixed salad greens and halved tomatoes, tossing to coat.
Divide the green salad among 4 plates and top each with the creamy pesto chicken salad.
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