Name: Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped cooked chicken* ($3.50); 1 lb. fresh broccoli (about 2 cups chopped) ($1.25); 1/4 cup chopped red onion ($0.08); 1/4 cup basil pesto ($1.00); 1/4 cup mayonnaise ($0.29); 1 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.04); 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

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Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Salad

4 servings

Chicken, broccoli, onion, and a creamy pesto dressing make this quick salad a delicious new lunchtime staple!

Ingredients

1 cup chopped cooked chicken* ($3.50)

1 lb. fresh broccoli (about 2 cups chopped) ($1.25)

1/4 cup chopped red onion ($0.08)

1/4 cup basil pesto ($1.00)

1/4 cup mayonnaise ($0.29)

1 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.04)

1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

Instructions

1 Chop the chicken and broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion.

2 In a bowl, stir together the pesto, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.

3 Add the chicken, broccoli, and red onion to a large bowl. Pour the creamy pesto over top, and add the freshly cracked pepper. Stir to combine.

4 Taste the salad and add salt or pepper to your liking. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.