July 25, 2021
Salad with Pesto Chicken and Lemon Dressing
Using pre-cooked chicken makes this a fast, easy, and delicious no-cook meal. I like to make pesto and keep it in the freezer for meals like this. A bit of finely chopped red onion and fresh herbs would also be a nice addition here.
Servings: 2
Calories: 574kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast pre-cooked and diced
- 3 tablespoons pesto homemade for dairy-free
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- pinch of monk fruit granulated, if desired
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 1 Roma tomato diced, omit for nightshade-free
- 1/2 English cucumber diced
- 2 ounces feta crumbled, omit for dairy-free
Instructions
- Toss the chicken with pesto and set aside.
- Combine the lemon juice, zest, olive oil, salt, pepper, and monk fruit, if using in a large bowl. Add the mixed greens and toss to coat evenly. Top with tomato, cucumber, feta, and pesto chicken and serve.
Notes
Nutrition without feta: Calories: 499 cal, Carbs: 9g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 28g, Protein: 51g
Nutrition Facts
Salad with Pesto Chicken and Lemon Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
574
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
172
mg
57
%
Sodium
809
mg
35
%
Potassium
1159
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
55
g
110
%
Vitamin A
1661
IU
33
%
Vitamin C
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
211
mg
21
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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