Chicken Pesto Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Homemade Mayo or Greek yogurt (plain, fat-free)
- 1/4 cup mixed herb pesto
Mixed Herb Pesto
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons walnuts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
Homemade Avocado Oil Mayo
- 1 1/4 cups avocado oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
For the pesto:
- In a food processor, combine fresh herbs, walnuts, and garlic. Pulse to combine.
- Slowly add olive oil while pulsing until combined well.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
For the Paleo Mayo:
- In a food processor, combine 1/4 cup oil, egg, mustard powder, and salt and pulse to combine. Slowly stream in remaining oil until emulsified. Add lemon juice and pulse to combine.
For the chicken salad:
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, paleo mayo (or yogurt), and pesto. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over greens or on bread/bun of your choice.