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Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

This pesto pasta salad is a vibrant mix of tender chicken, pasta, fresh pesto, and crisp veggies, all tossed in a light and flavorful dressing. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies without weighing you down.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 244kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta
  • ⅔ cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • ¾ cup pesto
  • 2 cups cooked chicken cubed or shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • ½ red onion sliced

Optional for serving:

  • 1 sliced avocado

Instructions

  • In a deep pot with salty water, cook pasta per package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a deep bowl combine pasta, Italian dressing and pesto then mix well.
  • Add spinach, chicken, feta and onions. Mix everything well.
  • Serve topped with some fresh basil leaves or a sliced avocado.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 2725mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1225IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg