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Gluten-free Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

A delicious gluten-free Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad recipe that combines grilled chicken with the vibrant flavors of homemade pesto. This easy-to-make recipe is a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying meal that is perfect for meal prep and tastes great the next day.
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken pesto pasta salad, glutenfree pasta salad, pesto pasta salad recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 300 g glutenfree fusilli penne or other pasta of choice 10.58 ounces.
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach or arugula
  • 300 g cocktail tomatoes 2 cups
  • 1 small jar of olives
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 avocado optional
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 chicken breasts cooked/grilled
  • Salt and pepper

For the dressing:

  • 140 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive brine from the jar of olives
  • 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar light or dark, according to taste
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tbsp pesto - homemade or storebought
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey

For garnish:

  • 6 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 bunch of basil

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and rinse with cold water.

    Wash the spinach or arugula thoroughly, spin dry, and cut into smaller pieces. Cut the tomatoes and slice the onion. Dice the avocado if using.

    Place everything in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper.

  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, finely chopped or pressed garlic, dried herbs or pesto, mustard, and honey.

    Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

  3. Note: The quantities and ingredients can be adjusted according to personal preference. Enjoy your delicious salad!