Grilled Basil Pesto Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• For the chicken

• 1 large chicken breast - butterfly cut it so it's wide and quick to grill
• 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto spread

• For the salad

• 3-4 cups mixed greens
• 10 cherry tomatoes cut in half
• 1/2 cucumber cut in bite-size pieces
• 1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese

• Sauteed Peppers and Onions

• 3 sweet mini peppers (yellow, orange, red)
• 1/2 cup onion, sliced
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil

• For the dressing

• 1/2 lemon, squeezed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in skillet and saute peppers and onions. Set side.
2. Slice your chicken breast long ways so it's butterflied out for easy quick grilling. When it's almost done, spread the basil pesto spread on top and cook for 1 more minute on the grill. Remove from grill and set aside.
3. In large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and Parmesan cheese.
4. Combine dressing ingredients and pour over salad.
5. Top with sautéed veggies and chicken.