Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad
This refreshing and hearty salad combines pasta, chicken, and fresh vegetables with a creamy pesto dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
- Pesto - 1/2 cup
- Red onion - 1/2, thinly sliced
- Cucumber - 1, diced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Chicken breast - 2, cooked and diced
- Pasta - 2 cups, uncooked
Let's Get Started
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the pesto and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g