Creating Pesto Chicken Salad is straightforward. Follow these easy steps to make this delicious dish:

1. Prepare the Chicken: If you haven’t done so already, cook your chicken. You can grill, bake, or boil it. Once cooked, shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces.

2. Chop the Vegetables: While the chicken is cooling, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Place these in a large mixing bowl.

3. Add the Chicken: Once the chicken has cooled down, add it to the bowl with the vegetables.

4. Prepare the Pesto Dressing: In a separate small bowl, combine the pesto sauce and olive oil. Mix well until fully blended.

5. Combine Ingredients: Pour the pesto dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until everything is well coated.

6. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.

7. Add Fresh Basil: Gently fold in the fresh basil leaves, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the salad.

8. Serve Immediately or Chill: You can serve the salad right away or let it chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

9. Plating: If desired, serve the salad over a bed of mixed greens for added texture and presentation.