Pesto Chicken Avocado Salad

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Pesto Chicken Avocado Salad

Grilled pesto chicken, fresh avocado & cherry tomatoes top this healthy, easy, gluten free salad recipe, perfect as an entree, side dish or for meal prep!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • ¼ cup basil pesto click link for homemade recipe
  • 4 cups spinach leaves
  • ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1 cup cherry tomato quartered
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced, California
  • 1 tbsp basil pesto
  • ½ tsp black pepper fresh cracked

Instructions

  1. Slice each chicken breast horizontally through the middle.
  2. Toss the chicken with the basil pesto.
  3. Place the chicken on an outdoor or indoor grill, or grill pan and grill for 6 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. While the chicken is resting, toss the spinach leaves and red onions with the balsamic vinaigrette.
  6. Place in a large bowl and top with the cherry tomatoes and avocado.
  7. Slice the chicken and place it on top of the salad.
  8. Drizzle the salad with 1 tbsp basil pesto and top with fresh cracked black pepper.

Notes

  • If a grill is not available, simply cook the chicken on the stove over medium heat in large cast iron skillet, or the heaviest skillet available.
  • If meal-prepping this recipe, keep the dressing in a small container on the side until right before serving the salad.
  • This salad serves 2 as an entree or 4-6 as a side dish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 753kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 687mg (29%) Potassium 1882mg (40%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 6980mg (140%) Vitamin C 49.6mg (55%) Calcium 162mg (16%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 753 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 753kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 687mg 29%
Potassium 1882mg 40%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 6980mg 140%
Vitamin C 49.6mg 55%
Calcium 162mg 16%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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