Parsley Pesto Chicken Salad With Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Parsley Pesto Chicken Salad With Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh parsley, packed; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 whole chicken, cooked (from your kitchen or the grocery store); 1 cup pine nuts, toasted; 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh parsley, packed
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 whole chicken, cooked (from your kitchen or the grocery store)
1 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish

1
Separate chicken from bones and chop or shred to desired consistency. Salt and pepper if needed.
2
In a food processor, blender, or mini prep food processor (best choice) whirl together parsley, garlic, drizzling in olive oil until it is a nice thick liquid consistency. You can add a little water water to make sure it will coat all the chicken--the recipe amounts are general (I kept adding parsley and oil until it seemed like a good amount to me! Sorry for the imprecision). Stir in the cheese, add salt and pepper if needed.
3
Toss together the tomatoes with the chicken and lemon juice. Sprinkle the top with the cheese, parlsey and pine nuts (they will tend to get soggy if they are mixed in and left).
4
You could probably 'tart this up' a little by mixing in a little dijon to the pesto or even mayonnaise, just a thought, I've not tried it.

914

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh parsley, packed, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Parsley Pesto Chicken Salad With Pine Nuts falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Parsley Pesto Chicken Salad With Pine Nuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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