Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Basil Pesto Salad

Enjoy a fresh take on chicken salad without breaking the bank. This diabetes-friendly dish is budget-friendly and a great option for lunch or a light dinner. Try pairing it with whole grain crackers to add some crunch to your meal.

📝 Ingredients

• Juice of Lemon 2.00 tbsp from 1 small lemon
• shallots 0.50 med minced
• cooked chicken 2.00 cup chopped
• broccoli 2.00 cup chopped
• pesto sauce 2.00 tbsp
• mayonnaise 0.25 cup reduced fat olive oil mayonnaise
• mixed greens 8.00 cup
• salt 0.25 tsp
• cherry tomatoes 1.00 cup halved

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Juice the lemon into a small bowl with the shallot. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
2. 2Combine the chicken and broccoli in a medium bowl.
3. 3Add the pesto
4. 4mayo
5. 5salt
6. 6and pepper to the bowl with the shallot and lemon juice. Whisk to combine and pour into the bowl with the chicken and broccoli.
7. 7Serve the chicken salad over mixed greens and cherry tomatoes.