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Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Delicious Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad for a Fresh Twist

This Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Pasta Cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup Grilled Chicken Diced
  • 1/2 cup Pesto Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 cup Arugula

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cooking Pot
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced grilled chicken, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and arugula.
  3. Mix well until all ingredients are coated with pesto.
  4. Add grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables and proteins.

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