Refreshing Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad!

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 268.3
  • Total Fat: 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 54.1 mg
  • Sodium: 434.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
  • Protein: 22.9 g

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Introduction

A delightful addition to any summer picnic or enjoyable any day of the year! A delightful addition to any summer picnic or enjoyable any day of the year!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    • 3 Cups Uncooked Farfalle (about 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta)
    • 2 Cups Cut Green Beans
    • 2 Cups Chopped Chicken Breast
    • 2/3 Cup Sliced Celery
    • 1 Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
    • 1/2 Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
    • 2 Tablespoons Water
    • 3 Tablespoons Fat-Free Mayonnaise
    • 4 Teaspoons Lemon Juice
    • 4 Teaspoons Pesto
    • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Directions

1. Cook pasta in boiling water until Al Dente, adding green beans in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, rinse with cold water, and place in a lovely serving bowl.
2. Add all of your freshly-cut vegetables to the serving bowl.
3. In a small separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients with a whisk until well-combined.
4. Pour over pasta, and toss to coat with serving spoons.
5. Set the table, serve, and enjoy.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BARBIEGIRL16.

TAGS:  Poultry |