Description
A vibrant combination of shredded chicken and zesty cilantro pesto, balanced with fresh cherry tomatoes and red onion for a quick, flavorful salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cilantro pesto
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional for dressing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cilantro pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.
- Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the pesto.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- If desired, add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Add crunch with chopped bell peppers or cucumbers. Substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg