Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Chicken Salad with Pine Nuts

Enjoy a vibrant roasted red pepper and pesto chicken salad with crunchy pine nuts, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, sliced roasted red peppers, and pesto sauce. Mix until well coated.
2. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. In a serving dish, arrange the mixed greens. Top with the pesto chicken mixture.
5. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the salad.
6. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon dressing over the top before serving.

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