Smoked Chicken Salad – Easy 10-Minute Recipe
Quick smoked chicken salad with pesto, cucumber, and pine nuts. Ready in 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red pesto
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- ½ English cucumber
- 7 oz. smoked chicken
- 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
- 5 oz. mixed green salad
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts roasted
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Instructions
Dressing
- Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, and pesto in a bowl.½ cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon red pesto
- Season with salt and pepper.salt and pepper
Salad
- Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Slice into half-moons.½ English cucumber
- Cut smoked chicken into cubes. Halve sun-dried tomatoes if large.7 oz. smoked chicken, 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
- Combine lettuce, cucumber, chicken, and tomatoes in a large bowl.5 oz. mixed green salad
- Pour over dressing, tossing until leaves are coated.
- Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.1 tablespoon pine nuts
NOTES
1. Can I use green pesto instead of red? Absolutely. Green pesto gives a fresher, basil-heavy flavor.
2. What can I use instead of smoked chicken?
Try smoked cheese cubes for a vegetarian twist, or cooked turkey for a milder flavor.
3. Variations
- Replace red pesto with homemade kale, carrot-hazelnut, or arugula pesto.
- Swap smoked chicken for grilled shrimp.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 536IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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