Chicken And Pesto Pasta Salad (GF) (Edit recipe)

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This Chicken and Pesto Pasta Salad is fresh, flavorful, and gluten-free. Tossed with juicy chicken, creamy mozzarella, and basil pesto, it’s an easy lunch or dinner that comes together in minutes. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a light summer meal.

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PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

13

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 cups Pasta, (rotini, penne, fusilli, gluten free if preferred)
1.5 cups Rotisserie Chicken, shredded or chopped, grilled or rotisserie)
.75 cup Tomato, Cherry
.5 cup Cucumber, Persian or English), diced
.333 cup Kalamata Olives, (halved)
.5 cup Artichoke Hearts, marinated, chopped
1 cup Baby Spinach
1 cup Mozzarella, (pearls or mozzarella), diced
.333 cup Basil Pesto
1-2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil, tbps
1 Lemon, (zested)
.5 Lemon, (juiced, plus zest from the whole lemon)
1 Salt and Pepper, (to taste)

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gluten-free pasta until just al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
In a small bowl, whisk together pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Thin with 1 tablespoon of warm water if needed for consistency.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, artichokes, spinach, and mozzarella.
Pour the pesto dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for 30u201360 minutes to chill and meld the flavors.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The salad will last 3-4 days. If you are making the salad ahead, make the salad but add the pesto dressing just before serving. Chickpea, quinoa, or brown rice pasta hold up better than corn-based options for this salad.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	958
Fat:	45 g
Carbohydrates:	32 g
Protein:	96 g
Cholesterol:	104 g
Sodium:	2138 mg
Fiber:	8 g
Sugars:	2 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.