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Add a photoChicken Pesto Salad is a delicious recipe for a creamy Italian dinner salad. Made with healthier for you ingredients. It is a healthy, low calories, low sodium, low sugars, low carbohydrates, diabetic and Weight Watchers (8) PointsPlus recipe. Makes (4) Servings with a generous (2-1/2 cup) serving size. A good option for lunch or a light dinner and takes only 30 to 35 minutes total time from start to finish.
Ingredientes
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red-wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 (5 oz) bag mixed salad greens (about 8 cups)
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Direcciones
- Place chicken in a medium size saucepan and add water to cover 1 inch above the chicken. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board; shred into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle.
- Combine pesto, mayonnaise and onion in a medium size bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add greens and tomatoes and toss to coat. Divide 2 cups green salad on each of 4 plates and top with 1/2 cup chicken salad per plate.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 207g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 302 | |
| Calories from Fat 172 | 57% |
| Total Fat 19.45g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 2.83g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium 388mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 14.61g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 11.91g | 8% |
| Protein 17.94g | 29% |
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