Description
A fresh and flavorful salad made with spiralized zucchini, shredded chicken, and pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups spiralized zucchini (zoodles)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spiralized zucchini, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil.
- Drizzle the pesto sauce and olive oil over the mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top and toss again lightly.
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mix in 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt with the pesto.
- To add some crunch, toss in 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts or walnuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg