Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Salad

Name: Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 1 cup each
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

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4.7

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Excellent

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 1 cup each
Calories
257 kcal
Course
Salad, Lunch
Cuisine
American

Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Salad

Nancy Wheeler

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Chicken, broccoli, onion, and a creamy pesto dressing make this quick salad a delicious new lunchtime staple!

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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.