Healthy Pesto Chicken Salad with Rotisserie Chicken
A quick and nutritious chicken salad made with rotisserie chicken, creamy pesto dressing, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 cup rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1/4 cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber diced
- 2 tbsp red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts optional
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 cup mixed greens or spinach for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the basil pesto, Greek yogurt, and fresh lemon juice. Stir until well blended to create a creamy dressing.
- Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the bowl and toss until fully coated with the pesto dressing.
- Fold in the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Mix gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top for added crunch and flavor.
- Serve the pesto chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens or spinach for a nutritious meal.
Notes
You can substitute rotisserie chicken with grilled chicken or leftover roasted chicken. For a dairy-free option, replace Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative.