Chicken and Pasta Salad With Pesto Mayonnaise

Name: Chicken and Pasta Salad With Pesto Mayonnaise
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Make several hours ahead, to let the flavors mellow."

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Ready In:: 37mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

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
Pesto Mayonnaise
¹⁄₂ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or purchased)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

directions

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.