Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Salad
A fresh and vibrant Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Salad with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a creamy, zesty pesto dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 lb fresh broccoli (about 2 cups chopped)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
1.Chop chicken and broccoli into bite-sized pieces; dice red onion.
2.Whisk together pesto, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a bowl.
3.Combine chicken, broccoli, and onion in a large bowl.
4.Pour dressing over the mixture, add pepper, stir, and season to taste.
5.Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
Notes
Ensure broccoli is dried well after washing.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Add nuts like pine nuts for extra texture.
Find it online: https://chickenio.com/pesto-chicken-and-broccoli-salad/