This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®, Rubbermaid® fasten + go, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #FastenNGo
This ain’t yo’ mama’s chicken salad! Easy homemade arugula pesto adds big flavor to this family favorite chicken salad. My mom was the first to make this salad, probably close to 10 years ago, and our whole family has been enjoying it ever since. Anytime a picnic-type lunch recipe is needed, this is my go-to. It is seriously the very best chicken salad I’ve ever had. The pesto adds such dimension to your humble everyday chicken salad. Believe me, this recipe is anything but your everyday chicken salad! Arugula Pesto Chicken Salad is not only perfect for special occasions, but it’s so easy, I often whip it up to bring with me to work. I’ve also recently been bringing the NEW Rubbermaid® fasten + go with me to work. It neatly transports all of my lunch items. Looks so professional too! Even with it’s trendy sleek look, it’s also great for kids. Madelyn loves all of the no-spill compartments for organizing her various foods. And I love that they’re BPA-free, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe! The fasten + go Kits are available in Entree, Sandwich, and Soup Kits. The kits are nice and roomy- my Arugula Chicken Salad Sandwich was pretty thick, but there was still plenty of room to snap the top lid down.
- Base perfect for square or rectangular bread
- 1 side container – 1 cup capacity
- 2 snack containers – ½ cup capacity each
- Outer lid
- Removable strap
Functional and versatile, I can’t wait to purchase additional fasten + go Kits when they’re available at Target on 12/27. I’m especially excited about the soup kit, which is going to be perfect with the chilly weather coming in January!
- A few other features of the fasten + go Kits that make it so easy to use:
- The removable carry strap allows for easy transportation
- Smaller containers can be removed for customizable meals
- Containers can be nested for compact storing
- Lids snap to the base to allow for secure transportation
- For Arugula Pesto:
- 2 cups packed arugula
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled & halved
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- For the chicken salad:
- ¼ cup mayo*
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Arugula Pesto (see above)
- 3 cups chicken, diced or shredded**
- For serving:
- vine-ripened or cherry tomatoes, sliced, halved or quartered
- arugula
- wraps, pitas, or bread
- Use a food processor to blend arugula and garlic until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add the oil until well blended. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in Parmesan, salt and pepper.
- Add mayo and lemon zest to the Arugula Pesto and combine. Stir in diced chicken.
- To serve evenly spoon over wrap or bread or stuff a pita and add tomato and arugula of desired amount. Enjoy!
**One large rotisserie chicken works well.
***Nutritional info only includes the Arugula Pesto Chicken Salad.
Recipe slightly adapted from Giada De Laurentiis.
If chicken salad is your jam too, enjoy a couple of other favorites from Kim’s Cravings!
Skinny Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Pineapple Almond Chicken Salad
Something to think about….
Starting on 12/27/15 head to your local Target store to purchase the NEW Rubbermaid® fasten + go kits! Available in Entree, Sandwich, and Soup Kits!
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®, Rubbermaid® fasten + go, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #FastenNGo
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