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Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
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Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

25 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • rocket (washed)Produce60 g
  • pasta (cooked)Grains250 g
  • grape tomatoes (halved)Produce200 g
  • poached chicken (shredded)Meat250 g
  • feta (crumbled)Dairy100 g
  • basil (fresh leaves)Produce10 g
  • pine nuts (toasted)Nuts & seeds30 g
  • pestoPantry30 ml
  • Greek plain yogurtDairy30 ml
  • waterOther15 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy30 g

per serving

Nutrition

413kcal

Carbs
49 g
Proteins
20 g
Fat
16 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Stockpot
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente.
    • Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Assemble the salad

    • Add the rocket, pasta, halved grape tomatoes, poached chicken and feta to a large bowl.
    • Scatter over the basil and pine nuts.
    Step 2
  3. Make the dressing

    • Mix the pesto and Greek yogurt in a bowl.
    • Add a splash of water to loosen it if needed.
    Step 3
  4. Toss and finish

    • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
    • Add the parmesan and stir through.
    Step 4