Pesto Salad Pasta Recipe | Easy Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe | Pesto Salad with Chicken

pesto

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: homemade pesto

Avocado adds creaminess with fewer calories.

mozzarella balls

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Tofu is lower in calories and provides protein.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated parmesan

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes can be more affordable and still flavorful.

Cook Fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with pesto; mix well to coat evenly.

Add cherry tomatoes and baby spinach to the pasta.

Stir in fried chicken breast gently to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste; drizzle with olive oil.

Add Italian herbs and smoked chili powder; toss everything together until well mixed.

Garnish with basil leaves and grated parmesan before serving.

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