Description
A warm and comforting salad filled with vibrant flavors of fresh basil, creamy avocado, and tender chicken, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and fresh basil pesto. Mix until the chicken is generously coated.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cucumber.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; add feta cheese if desired.
- Give it a gentle toss to blend all the ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Prep this salad in advance for easy meals throughout the week, keeping the avocado separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg