Broccoli, Pasta, And Pesto Salad Recipe

Name: Broccoli, Pasta, And Pesto Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked fancy pasta; 2 2 cups chicken or 2 cups turkey; 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed til barely tender; 1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf; 2 -3 cloves garlic; 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise or 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked fancy pasta
2 2 cups chicken or 2 cups turkey
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed til barely tender
1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf
2 -3 cloves garlic
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise or 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Cook and drain pasta; cool.
2
Combine pasta, meat, broccoli, and cheeses in large bowl.
3
Put basil and garlic in food processor or blender; whiz.
4
Add mayo to food processor or blender.
5
Mix thoroughly.
6
Stir into pasta mix.
7
Toss to coat.
8
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
9
During the last 1/2 hour of chilling time, toss once to mix.
10
For color contrast, serve with cherry tomatoes, cut in halves.

1238

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked fancy pasta, 2 2 cups chicken or 2 cups turkey, 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed til barely tender, 1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Broccoli, Pasta, And Pesto Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Broccoli, Pasta, And Pesto Salad

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