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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 our Low-Carb Rosemary Flax Crackers to add some crunch to your meal.
15 min prep time
4servings
¾ cup chicken salad per serving, 2 cups greens
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Juice the lemon into a small bowl with the shallot. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Combine the chicken and broccoli in a medium bowl.
- 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.
- Serve the chicken salad over mixed greens and cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
¾ cup chicken salad per serving, 2 cups greens
- Amount per serving Calories 260
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Total Fat
14g
- Saturated Fat 2.7g
- Cholesterol 70mg
- Sodium 420mg
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Total Carbohydrate
9g
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Total Sugars 3g
- Protein 24g
- Potassium 630mg
- Phosphorous 220mg
Ingredients
Juice of small lemon
1
shallots (minced)
1/2 small
cooked chicken (chopped)
2 cup
fresh broccoli (chopped)
2 cup
pesto sauce
2 tbsp
olive oil mayonnaise
1/4 cup
salt
1/4 tsp
mixed greens
8 cup
cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup
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