Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

1. 12 oz pasta (bowtie, fusilli, or penne work great) 2. 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed 3. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4. 1/2 cup cucumber, diced

5. 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 6. 1/4 cup black olives, sliced 7. 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls(optional) 8. 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 9. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

10. 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought pesto(recipe below for homemade) 11. Juice of 1 lemon 12. Salt and pepper, to taste 13. Fresh basil, for garnish

Step 1: Cook the Pasta Step 2: Prepare the Veggie Step 3: Cook or Shred the Chicken Step 4: Toast the Pine Nut

Instructions:

Step 5: Make the Pesto (if using homemade) Step 6: Assemble the Salad Step 7: Add Lemon Juice and Season Step 8: Garnish and Serve

Nutrient Amount Calorie 420 kcal Total Fat 22 g Saturated Fat 6 g

Nutrition Information 

Cholesterol 60 mg Sodium 350 mg Total Carbohydrate 35 g Dietary Fiber 3 g

Sugar 3 g Protein 20 g Calcium 15% of Daily Value Iron 10% of Daily Value

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