Hearty Pesto Chicken Salad

Fresh, Fast & Flavor-Packed

Who says salads have to be boring? This Hearty Chicken Pesto Salad is a meal in itself—layered with juicy chicken breast, creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella, all brought together with a vibrant pesto drizzle. Ready in minutes and loaded with protein, it’s the perfect balance of wholesome and crave-worthy.

Recipe Details

Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes (for chicken breast)

Ingredients

• 2 cups (42 g) mixed greens

• 4 oz (113 g) cooked chicken breast, sliced

• 1 small avocado, sliced or cubed

• Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 oz (56 g) fresh mozzarella, sliced

• 1 tbsp (15 g) pesto sauce (made with olive oil)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the pesto sauce with chopped tomatoes and mozzarella.

2. Arrange mixed greens, sliced chicken breast, and avocado in a bowl or on a plate.

3. Top with the tomato–mozzarella–pesto mixture.

4. Serve and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 578

• Carbohydrates: 24 g

• Protein: 56 g

• Fat: 31 g

Why You’ll Love It: Quick to prep, full of bold flavors, and satisfying enough to keep you fueled for hours—this is not your average salad.