PESTO CHICKEN SALAD (PASTA SALAD STYLE WITH NO PASTA)

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This is a super healthy salad, chicken, veggies and a yummy pesto dressing. It reminds me of pasta salad because of the dressing but I make it without pasta. You could definitely add it, I'd just increase the dressing slightly if you do. It came from a combination of different recipes. I love substituting greek yogurt for things like mayo, which was part of my idea here. All frozen veggies could be replaced with canned... sometimes I use asparagus instead of grean beans. Also, if you prefer less of a tangy dressing you can add a little splenda/stevia/sweetener of your preference and/or decrease the lemon.

Provided by Errrrin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 large salad, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons basil pesto
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 cup frozen green beans, thawed
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 1/2 cups artichoke hearts, drained and quartered (approx 1 16oz can)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut pre-cooked chicken into 1" cubes and set aside.
  • Prepare vegetables: Thinly slice green onion. Drain and quarter artichoke hearts. Chop cherry tomatos in half. Thaw peas and green beans, I recommend cutting the green beans into approx 1" lengths. Drain all the veggies as well as possible. Squeeze the extra moisture out with a paper towel if you like.
  • In a large bowl, mix together greek yogurt, pesto, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Mix in all of the vetgetables and chicken. Toss to coat.
  • You can eat immediately but I think it tastes better after sitting in the fridge overnight. It's good on its own or served over lettuce or broccoli shreds.

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