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Summer pasta pesto salad with chicken and mozzarella on a white plate.
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chicken pesto pasta salad

This chicken pesto pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer. This healthy, simple salad that is quick to prepare and perfect for a BBQ!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: World
Keyword: cold pasta salad, pasta salad, pasta salad with chicken
Servings: 4 -6 portions
Calories: 579kcal
Author: Maayke

Ingredients

  • 4 cups dried pasta
  • ½ lbs chicken breast
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 cups mozzarella balls
  • 1.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes on oil
  • 4 tablespoons pesto

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta al dente in a saucepan of plenty of boiling water. Drain the pasta and let it cool completely. It is important that the pasta has become completely cold before you continue.
  • Cut the chicken into small cubes and sprinkle the cubes with some salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken for a few minutes. Let the chicken, like the pasta, cool completely.
  • Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and drain the mozzarella balls.
  • Put the cold pasta in a large bowl and add the cooled chicken cubes, rocket salad, tomatoes and mozzarella balls, olive oil, and pesto. Stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 1795mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 917IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 5mg