Enjoy a refreshing and flavorful Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken & Tomatoes, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This dish combines tender pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, and a vibrant basil pesto, offering a delightful medley of tastes and textures.
Ingredients
- 200 grams pasta rotini or fusilli recommended
- 200 grams chicken breast grilled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and pesto.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients with pesto. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 10mg