Grilled Chicken Salad with Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto
Grilled Chicken Salad with Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto
30 minutes total / Calories 340
- Chicken
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Lemon
- Protein
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Give this hearty and veggie-packed pesto grilled chicken salad a try!
Ingredients
Serves 4
½ | Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto, divided |
1 | Boneless skinless chicken breast |
1 | Avocado, cubed |
¼ | Red onion |
1 | 10- Ounce bag Romaine lettuce |
1 | Pint cherry tomatoes, halved |
1 | Cucumber, sliced |
1 | Cup Feta cheese, crumbled |
2 | Hard-boiled egg, quartered |
2 | Tablespoons lemon juice |
To taste | Salt and pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Step 2
Toss chicken with half of the pesto; season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until thoroughly cooked (approximately 6-7 minutes each side). Remove chicken from grill and let cool (about 10-12 minutes).
Step 3
Once cooled, slice chicken into strips on a cutting board and transfer into a small bowl.
Step 4
In a large bowl, add lettuce then arrange: red onion, tomato, cucumber, avocado, feta, and egg. Mix in remaining pesto with lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Toss grilled chicken in with the pesto vegetables and serve.
Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce
Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce