Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 447kcal
This Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for easy meal prep. Made with juicy chicken, tender pasta, crisp cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella all tossed in a vibrant, herby pesto sauce for a dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple.
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Ingredients
- 10 oz. rotini or other short pasta
- 1/4 cup basil pesto (60g)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (30g)
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (10g)
- 12 oz. chopped grilled chicken ~2 cups
- 4 oz. small mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup baby spinach stems removed & roughly chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (180g) halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, salt generously and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta and reduce heat; cook according to package directions until al dente. Then drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Whisk the pesto, lemon juice and olive oil in a large bowl until combined. Add the cooked pasta and toss to evenly coat.
- Add the chopped grilled chicken, mozzarella, spinach and tomatoes and toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
This pasta salad will stay fresh for up to 5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/5 of pasta salad, about 2.5 cups (264g) | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.8g | Protein: 32.1g | Fat: 16.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 77.5mg | Sodium: 319.5mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 2.6g