Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad (Printable Version)
A refreshing combination of rotini pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, and pesto sauce - ideal for warm weather dining.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta Base
01 -
8 ounces rotini pasta
→ Proteins
02 -
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
→ Vegetables
03 -
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 -
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
05 -
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
→ Herbs and Nuts
06 -
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
07 -
1/4 cup pine nuts
→ Dressing
08 -
1/2 cup pesto sauce
09 -
Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 -
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, basil leaves, and pine nuts.
03 -
Add the pesto sauce to the bowl and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
04 -
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 -
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together.
06 -
Serve chilled and enjoy!
# Notes:
01 -
This salad can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance for even better flavor development.