Description
This Healthy Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for lunches or light dinners. Packed with flavors and textures, it’s a crowd-pleaser for sure!
Ingredients
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Pesto Dressing:
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2%)
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Pasta Salad:
- 1/2 lb bowtie pasta, cooked in salted water
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, skin removed and chopped
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mini bocconcini, drained
- 1 cup jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3 handfuls arugula
- Salt and pepper, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare dressing: Add all ingredients for creamy pesto dressing to a small bowl and whisk together until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust if needed. Set aside.
- Make salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for pasta salad. Pour dressing over the top and toss until well coated. Store arugula separately if making ahead for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad, Healthy Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe
