Pistachio Cinnamon Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• 16 oz cooked shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 cups Fat-Free Greek plain yogurt
• ½ cup pistachios, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice
• 4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 2 scallions, finely chopped

Directions:

Shred cooked chicken breast using a fork; place in a large mixing bowl.

Add remaining ingredients; gently toss to combine. Transfer to serving bowls. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Sprinkle with additional scallions.

By: Skinnytaste.com

Pistachio-Parsley Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons shelled, roasted pistachios
• 1 clove garlic
• 1½ cups packed parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a food processor, pulse pistachios until resembling course meal. Add garlic and parsley, run processor until minced. Drizzle in lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Run food processor until pesto comes together, adding more olive/lemon juice as needed.

Great Spread for sandwiches!