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This Italian Chicken Salad is fresh, easy, and bursting with flavor. Loaded with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, black olives and pesto, this fun twist on a classic flavor will have you coming back for more. This salad is perfect for an easy lunch or dinner and makes delicious sandwiches, too!

Italian Chicken Salad

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This Italian Chicken Salad is fresh, easy, and bursting with flavor. Loaded with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, black olives and pesto, this fun twist on a classic flavor will have you coming back for more. This salad is perfect for an easy lunch or dinner and makes delicious sandwiches, too!
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword avocado salad recipe, chicken recipe, chicken salad recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 425
Author Gayle

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken I use the store-bought already shredded kind
  • ½ cup fresh mozzarella pearls, halved
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup prepared pesto sauce
  • Dash of salt
  • Sub rolls for serving if desired

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, mozzarella pearls, black olives, and cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, pesto, and salt. Add to the chicken mixture and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately on sub rolls, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg