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chicken and garbanzo bean pesto salad

CHICKEN AND GARBANZO BEAN PESTO SALAD RECIPE

Calories310 kcal
Carbohydrates24.3 g
Fat10.4 g
Protein34 g
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts - (cooked and shredded)
  • 2 medium-sized cucumbers (or 4 Persian cucumbers) - (sliced)
  • 4 cups salad greens
  • 1 cup garbanzo beans - (drained and rinsed)
  • 4 green onions - (sliced)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic - (chopped)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3-4 tbsp water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Make pesto sauce by adding the basil leaves, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, water, and salt & pepper to a food processor and pulse to combine.
  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, chicken and green onions. drizzle in the basil pesto dressing, and toss to coat.
  • Divide evenly into 4 bowls, squeeze lemon juice over each one, season with addition salt and pepper, and serve.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 4 servings
The serving size is 1 salad
 

Nutrition

Calories: 310 kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 24.3 g (8%)Protein: 34 g (68%)Fat: 10.4 g (16%)Saturated Fat: 2.5 g (16%)Cholesterol: 83 mg (28%)Sodium: 384 mg (17%)Potassium: 843 mg (24%)Fiber: 4.8 g (20%)Sugar: 4.4 g (5%)Calcium: 170 mg (17%)Iron: 2.5 mg (14%)