Pesto Pasta Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad
Description
A distinctive pasta salad combining pasta, grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce. Served in a glass jar for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Season the cubed chicken breasts with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and olive oil. Let them rest for half an hour.
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Cook the chicken thoroughly until done, then remove and let it cool slightly.
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To prepare the pesto sauce: Blend basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts (or walnuts), minced garlic, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.
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Mix the pesto sauce with Greek yogurt and a little olive oil until the consistency is right.
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Boil the pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
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In a jar, layer: cooked pasta, pesto sauce, chicken pieces, black olives, Gouda cheese, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
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Close the jar and shake vigorously until everything is well mixed.
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Serve the salad immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Any other nuts can be added as desired.
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