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Chicken Salad with Pesto & Mozzarella

Chicken Salad with Pesto & Mozzarella

This Italian-inspired chicken salad is creamy, fresh, and full of flavor. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or a light dinner the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 423 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, diced
  • 1/3 cup Basil Pesto
  • 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella Pearls, drained
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts, lightly toasted
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Basil, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together the basil pesto, mayonnaise, and fresh lemon juice until the dressing is smooth and evenly combined.
  • Season with salt and black pepper. Stir once more.
  • Add the diced cooked chicken breast to the bowl. Toss until every piece of chicken is fully coated in the pesto dressing.
  • Gently fold in the fresh mozzarella pearls and quartered cherry tomatoes. Be careful not to crush the mozzarella or tomatoes as you mix.
  • Scatter the toasted pine nuts and sliced fresh basil over the top and fold them through the salad one final time.
  • Serve right away at room temperature for the best flavor, or cover and refrigerate for up to a few hours. This salad is perfect scooped onto crusty Italian bread, in a wrap, or served alongside a simple green salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 40gFat: 27g
Keyword chicken salad, chicken salad with mozzarella, Italian chicken salad, pesto chicken salad
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