Pesto Lemon Chicken

A Mediterranean-inspired chicken salad featuring pesto dressing, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and baby plum tomatoes topped with toasted pine nuts.

Healthy Chicken Main Course Gluten Free Pesto Salad

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

382

kcal / serving

2292 kcal total

Carbs

12g

per serving

72 g total

Fat

24g

per serving

144 g total

Protein

27g

per serving

162 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

Basil Pesto

fresh green

Light Mayonnaise

Fruits

piece

Avocado

peeled and sliced

0.5

piece

Lemon

juice only

0.5

piece

Lemon

juice only, for the dressing

Meat

piece

Chicken Breast

cooked, skinned, boned, halved horizontally and sliced into thin strips

NutsSeeds

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

Pine Nuts

toasted

handful

Basil

leaves, for garnish

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Cucumber

halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced into crescents

piece

Baby Plum Tomatoes

halved lengthways

handful

Micro Salad

for serving

Method

Combine pesto, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Stir the chicken into the dressing and marinate for several hours if possible.

Toss avocado slices with lemon juice in a separate bowl until coated.

Seed, peel, and slice the cucumber into crescents.

Layer the cucumber, avocado, tomatoes, and chicken on a serving plate.

Season with salt and pepper just before serving.

Finish by scattering toasted pine nuts, micro salad, and basil leaves over the top.