CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD WITH PESTO MAYONNAISE

Chicken and Pasta Salad With Pesto Mayonnaise image

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