Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens
For a healthy variation on creamy chicken salad, we've replaced half the mayonnaise with basil pesto. Serve over greens or make it into a sandwich for a healthy lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed
- ¼ cup pesto
- ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 5-ounce package mixed salad greens (about 8 cups)
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved