Name: Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed; 0.25 cup pesto; 0.25 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 5-ounce package mixed salad greens (about 8 cups); 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens

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For a healthy variation on creamy chicken salad, we've replaced half the mayonnaise with basil pesto. Serve over greens or make it into a sandwich for a healthy lunch.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie

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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 (about 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.
Combine pesto, mayonnaise and onion in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add greens and tomatoes and toss to coat. Divide the green salad among 4 plates and top with the chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324	Calories
20g	Fat
9g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 cups greens & 1/2 cup chicken salad
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 3g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 27g	54%
Total Fat 20g	25%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Vitamin A 1777IU	36%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Folate 57mcg	14%
Sodium 454mg	20%
Calcium 153mg	12%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 48mg	11%
Potassium 542mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.