This chicken pesto pasta salad is light, healthy and packed with fresh basil pesto flavor! Make ahead for BBQs, summer potlucks, brunches, easy lunches & more!
Cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted water. Drain the pasta and run it under water. Drizzle with olive oil and stir around.
Put the pasta in a large serving bowl and stir in the pesto and Italian dressing. Add the spinach, chicken, tomatoes and feta cheese. Toss to combine. Salt and Pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate. If the pasta seems dry before serving, you can stir in another tablespoon of olive oil. Then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions: You may substitute feta with cubes of mozzarella if preferred. Other types of pasta will also work, such as penne or rotini. Also instead of Italian dressing, you could try a ranch packet mixed with sour cream or Greek yogurt.Homemade pesto: Here is my favorite homemade basil pesto recipe.Storing: This salad will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.