YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Zesty Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
Grilled chicken and chickpea pasta tossed in a velvety lemon-basil yogurt sauce with burst cherry tomatoes and crisp arugula for a refreshing bite.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz chicken breast
1.5 oz chickpea pasta
0.25 cup non-fat greek yogurt
1 tbsp basil pesto
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup baby arugula
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
PREPARATION
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente.
While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper, then grill in a pan with olive oil over medium-high heat until cooked through.
Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized strips and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, basil pesto, lemon juice, and lemon zest until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl along with the cooked pasta, chicken, and baby arugula.
Gently toss all ingredients together until thoroughly coated in the zesty pesto dressing and serve immediately or chilled.