CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD WITH PESTO MAYONNAISE

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Make and share this Chicken and Pasta Salad With Pesto Mayonnaise recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 37m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups . cubed cooked chicken breasts
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion, including some tender green tops
2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or purchased)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Make the mayonnaise-in a small bowl, mix together all the mayo ingredients; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Salad-in a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the oil.
  • Add in the chicken, celery, and onions, stir to gently combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate several hours.
  • Toss with the dressing 30 minutes before serving; garnish with the eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.4, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 106.3, Sodium 307.7, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20.6

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