Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
I make this using my own pesto recipe use you own favorite homemade or purchased
Test Kitchen Notes; this is best if made using grilled chicken and best served right away
Servings 8-10
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 pounds uncooked spiral pasta (or large pasta of choice)
2-3 tablespoons oil
2 plum tomatoes, chopped or 1-1/2 cups small cherry tomatoes
2 cups chopped cooked chicken (can use more)
salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/3-1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
PESTO DRESSING:
1 cup prepared pesto (for a stronger flavor increase to 1-1/4 cups)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach ( hand-squeezed dry, do not cook the spinach)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente (do not overcook the pasta; drain in a colander then rinse well under cold water.
Place the pasta in a large bowl then toss with 2-3 tablespoons oil.
Add in chopped tomatoes and cooked cubed chicken; toss to coat.
For dressing; in a processor puree the prepared pesto with the spinach and lemon juice.
Add in the mayonnaise and pulse until blended.
Add the mayo mixture to the pasta mixture; toss to combine.
Mix in the Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper.
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