Simple Pesto Chicken Salad – 3 Ingredients Recipe
This Simple Pesto Chicken Salad is a quick and delicious recipe made with just three ingredients. Combining tender rotisserie chicken, creamy plain Greek yogurt, and flavorful pesto, it’s perfect for a light lunch or easy dinner. Serve it in a wrap, on toast, a croissant, or over a bed of fresh greens like arugula, kale, or romaine for a versatile and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 6 oz pesto
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Shred or chop 2 cups of rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces to ensure even distribution in the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, and 6 ounces of pesto. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
- Serve: Enjoy the pesto chicken salad immediately or chill it slightly. Serve it in your preferred way: inside a wrap, on toasted bread, a croissant, or atop fresh greens like arugula, kale, or romaine lettuce.
Notes
- Use low-fat Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- For extra texture, add diced celery or chopped nuts.
- Adjust pesto quantity to taste depending on your preference for herbiness.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
