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Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Basil Pesto Salad
15 min prep time
4servings
Recipe by
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
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Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
How to Make Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Basil Pesto Salad
Enjoy a fresh take on chicken salad without breaking the bank. This diabetes-friendly dish is budget-friendly and a great option for lunch or a light dinner. Try pairing it with whole grain crackers to add some crunch to your meal.
15 min prep time
4servings
¾ cup chicken salad & 2 cups greens
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Juice the lemon into a small bowl with the shallot. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
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Combine the chicken and broccoli in a medium bowl.
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Add the pesto, mayo, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the shallot and lemon juice. Whisk to combine and pour into the bowl with the chicken and broccoli.
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Serve the chicken salad over mixed greens and cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
¾ cup chicken salad & 2 cups greens
- Amount per serving Calories 230
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
12g
15%
- Saturated Fat 2g 10%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 65mg 22%
- Sodium 410mg 18%
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Total Carbohydrate
7g
3%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
- Total Sugars 3g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
- Protein 25g
- Potassium 616mg 13%
Ingredients
Juice of small lemon
1 whole
shallots (minced)
1/2 med
cooked chicken (chopped)
2 cup
broccoli (chopped)
2 cup
pesto sauce
2 tbsp
reduced fat olive oil mayonnaise
1/4 cup
mixed greens
8 cup
salt
1/4 tsp
cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup
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