pasta
The La Molissana High Protein Fusilli Pasta Salad is the easy recipe that you can prep for work lunch or evening dinner! Can’t wait for you to try it!
Serves: 3
Approx per serving: ~510 kcal | ~40g protein
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
• 180 g La Molisana High Protein Fusilli (uncooked)
• 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, finely diced
• 180 g cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 2 large roasted red peppers (from a jar), diced
• 2–3 large handfuls rocket (arugula)
Sun-Dried Tomato & Red Pepper Pesto
• 1 large roasted red pepper (from a jar)
• 6–8 sun-dried tomatoes, drained from oil
• 1 tsp garlic granules or garlic paste
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Large handful fresh basil
• 6 Kalamata olives
• 30 g Parmesan, grated
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
Boil the pasta in well-salted water until fully cooked (not al dente).
Reserve a little pasta water, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Make the pesto
Add all pesto ingredients to a food processor.
Blend until smooth. If needed, loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water.
3. Assemble the salad
In a large bowl, add the pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chicken, diced roasted peppers, and rocket.
4. Mix
Pour over the pesto and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
5. Store
Transfer to airtight containers and refrigerate.
Notes
• This salad does not go soggy and actually tastes better after a few hours.
• Ideal for meal prep, lunches, or as a side dish.
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