Easy Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
This easy chicken pesto pasta salad is perfect for summer lunches, quick dinners, or meal prep.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup dairy-free pesto (or regular pesto)
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo (or regular mayo)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pesto and vegan mayo until smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken, red onion, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
- Add in the pasta and toss everything until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.