Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken
This pesto pasta salad is a refreshing, light, yet filling dish perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, paprika or any preferred spices, and cook it in an air fryer for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked, then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Cook the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse it briefly under cold water.
- 3
Add the pesto to the cooked pasta and mix thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated in the pesto.
- 4
In a bowl or plate, add the rocket, followed by the pesto pasta, halved tomatoes, baby mozzarella, diced chicken and gently toss everything together.
- 5
Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the salad to taste, then tear some fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them on top.
- 6
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and toss again to combine.
- 7
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a chilled salad.