Keto Chicken Pesto Zoodle Salad Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

This Keto Chicken Pesto Zoodle Salad is a refreshing and flavorful low-carb dish. It features tender grilled chicken, spiralized zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy pesto dressing. The zoodles provide a light and crunchy texture, while the pesto adds a burst of herby and garlicky flavor. This salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it's also great for meal prep. It's a delicious way to enjoy a healthy and satisfying keto-friendly meal.

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25minstotal
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15minsCook
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Ingredients for Keto Chicken Pesto Zoodle Salad Recipe

  • 1/2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 Medium Zucchini
  • 1/4 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • 0.06 cup Pesto Sauce
  • 1/4 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • As required Salt And Pepper To Taste

Directions: Keto Chicken Pesto Zoodle Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Start by grilling the chicken until it's cooked through and juicy.
  • STEP 2.While the chicken is grilling, spiralize the zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer.
  • STEP 3.In a large bowl, combine the zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, and cooked chicken.
  • STEP 4.In a separate bowl, mix together the pesto sauce, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
  • STEP 5.Pour the pesto dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
  • STEP 6.Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for later. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a julienne peeler or a vegetable peeler to make zucchini ribbons.
  • To make the chicken extra flavorful, marinate it in the pesto sauce for a few hours before grilling.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables or toppings to the salad, such as avocado, olives, or feta cheese.

Storage and Serving

  • This salad is best served fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • If you're meal prepping, keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving to prevent the salad from getting soggy.
  • You can enjoy this salad as a main dish or as a side dish with grilled meat or fish.
Nutrition
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2954
calories per serving
204 g Fat235 g Protein47 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    204g
  • Protein
    235g
  • Carbs
    47g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    47g
  • Protein
    235g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    204g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    390mg
  • Iron
    16mg
  • Vitamin A
    75mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    2mg
  • Vitamin B2
    1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    72mg
  • Vitamin B6
    5mg
  • Vitamin B9
    175mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    17mg
  • Vitamin E
    14mg
  • Copper
    3mcg
  • Magnesium
    309mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    2473mg
  • Selenium
    245mcg
  • Zinc
    19mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp