DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery, Dr. Sachin Kukreja’s practice, posted this video on its YouTube channel on April 1, 2025.
From the video’s description on YouTube
Super simple and perfect for summer Try this HIGH PROTEIN pesto chicken salad for the soft food stage after bariatric surgery.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup basil
2 cups spinach
1 tbsp garlic
1/4 cup pistachios
2 oz shredded parmesan cheese
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup of olive oil
16 oz Greek yogurt
1 lb shredded chickenIn a food processor, add the basil, spinach, garlic, parmesan, lemon juice and pistachios.
Turn on the processor and drizzle in the olive oil. Scrape down the sides as you go.
Add in greek yogurt, salt and pepper to taste – process until smooth.
Put the shredded chicken and the pesto mixture into a large bowl.
Mix until combined and enjoy!
Pesto normally uses pine nuts, but by using pistachios you increase the protein by 7 more grams per cup.
More videos from the practice are on Dr. Sachin Kukreja’s profile.
