Pesto Chicken Salad

Pesto Chicken Salad

PESTO CHICKEN SALAD

Makes 4 servings (approx. 1 cup per serving)

Calories: 250

Protein: 30 grams

Fat: 12.5 grams

Carbohydrates: 2.5 grams

  Fiber: 0.4 grams

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie without skin/fat)

½ cup celery, diced

¼ cup green onion, diced

2 tbsp mayonnaise

½ cup cottage cheese, 2%

1.5-2 tbsp pesto (I used a nut-less version for lower fat)

Red Pepper Flakes

Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1.  In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix with fork until well incorporated.

2. Serve with fresh grated parmesan on top to be extra! Great with crackers, on sourdough, or by itself!