Adapted Recipe from Ashlea Carver
Serves Four-Six
The Ingredients
Basil Pesto
1 cup basil leaves, packed
1 cup baby spinach, packed
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 cloves fresh garlic
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Chicken Salad
4 cups chopped chicken
2/3 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup Primal Kitchen Mayo
1/2 c pine nuts
4 tbsp diced red onion
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt + pepper to taste
The Instructions
Pesto
Add all of the ingredients to a high-powered food processor/blender and blend until well combined and smooth. Store in fridge.
Chicken Salad
Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix until well combined. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste. Enjoy!