Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Salad
Cost $6.18 recipe / $1.55 servingChicken, broccoli, onion, and a creamy pesto dressing make this quick salad a delicious new lunchtime staple!
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken* ($3.50)
- 1 lb. fresh broccoli (about 2 cups chopped) ($1.25)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion ($0.08)
- 1/4 cup basil pesto ($1.00)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise ($0.29)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.04)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
Instructions
- Chop the chicken and broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion.
- In a bowl, stir together the pesto, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
- Add the chicken, broccoli, and red onion to a large bowl. Pour the creamy pesto over top, and add the freshly cracked pepper. Stir to combine.
- Taste the salad and add salt or pepper to your liking. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
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Notes
*You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken, or cook your own chicken breast in a skillet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSodium: 298mgFiber: 3g
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