Lunch & light meals · Stovetop

Keto Chicken Pesto Salad with Mozzarella & Tomatoes

A fresh, flavorful keto lunch packed with grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and sugar-free pesto dressing — quick, colorful, and ready in minutes.

Published and edited by Thomas for DailyKeto.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Total: 15 min
Servings: 4 Servings
Net carbs: 2.7g
Method: Stovetop

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THE RECIPE

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Ingredients

Ingredients
2 cups grilled chicken breastcubed (about 1 lb)
1 cup fresh mozzarella ballsbocconcini
1 cup cherry tomatoeshalved
2 cups mixed greens or baby spinachor baby spinach
¼ cup sugar-free pestostore-bought or homemade
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepperto taste
Optional
fresh basil leaves and parmesan · Optionalfor garnish · for garnish · optional

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Steps

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the grilled chicken, mozzarella balls, and cherry tomatoes.

For this step: 2 cups grilled chicken breast (cubed (about 1 lb)), 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

Step 2

Add pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

For this step: ¼ cup sugar-free pesto (store-bought or homemade), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste

Step 3

Add greens and mix gently to avoid bruising the leaves.

For this step: 2 cups mixed greens or baby spinach, fresh basil leaves and parmesan for garnish

Step 4

Serve immediately or refrigerate for later (use within 2 days).

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ESTIMATED NUTRITION PER SERVING

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Calories: 331
Protein: 29.2g
Fat: 22.4g
Total carbs: 3.8g
Fiber: 1.1g
Sugar alcohol: 0g
Net carbs: 2.7g