Description
A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad featuring tender chicken, vibrant pesto, and fresh vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and shredded chicken.
- Add the pesto sauce and mix until well coated.
- Fold in the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad, Summer Salad, Italian Pasta Salad