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Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad
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Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad

25 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • pasta (short shapes such as fusilli or penne)Grains300 g
  • chicken breast (cooked and sliced)Meat300 g
  • pesto (basil pesto)Pantry100 g
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce200 g
  • cucumber (diced)Produce150 g
  • mozzarella balls (drained)Dairy125 g
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy30 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

494kcal

Carbs
55 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
19 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse briefly under cold water.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the chicken

    • Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
    • Sear in a hot pan with a little olive oil until cooked through, then slice.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the vegetables

    • Halve the cherry tomatoes.
    • Dice the cucumber and drain the mozzarella balls.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble the salad

    • In a large bowl, toss the cooled pasta with the pesto and olive oil.
    • Add the chicken, tomatoes, cucumber and mozzarella.
    • Finish with lemon juice, grated parmesan, salt and pepper and mix gently.
    Step 4
  5. Chill and serve

    • Refrigerate until serving, then taste and adjust the seasoning.
    Step 5