Lemon Pesto Chicken Salad

Name: Lemon Pesto Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp Prepared pesto; 3 Tbsp Low fat plain greek yogurt; 2 Tbsp Capers, brine included; 1 Tbsp Lemon zest; 1 Tbsp Lemon juice; 1/8 tsp Ground black pepper; 1/2 Rotisserie chicken; 1/2 cup finely chopped Celery; 1 Green onion, chopped

1 step

Prep:15min

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Updated at: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:52:46 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories254.5 kcal (13%)

Total Fat16.9 g (24%)

Carbs1.9 g (1%)

Sugars0.8 g (1%)

Protein22 g (44%)

Sodium661.1 mg (33%)

Fiber0.8 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

For the dressing

3 Tbsppesto

Prepared

3 TbspLow fat plain greek yogurt

2 TbspCapers

brine included

1 Tbsplemon zest

1 Tbsplemon juice

⅛ tspground black pepper

For the salad

0.5rotisserie chicken

½ cupcelery

finely chopped

1green onion

chopped

Instructions

Step 1

To make the dressing, mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl with a spoon. In a large bowl, place the chicken, celery, and green onion. Spoon the dressing on top and stir to coat. Chill until serving. Serve with lettuce wraps, pita, bread or crackers.