Bow Tie Chicken Salad {with Watercress Pesto}

Born out of the ingredients in our fridge/pantry, which inspired Watercress Pesto.  This cold salad was the perfect lunch two days in a row.  I’ve said before and I’ll say again, I think my best recipes happen when I stay out of the grocery store.

Watercress Pesto recipe link.

Bow Tie Chicken Salad {with Watercress Pesto}

 

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Cook time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

Author: Libby with Lemony Thyme

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 oz. bow tie pasta
• 4 oz. cooked chicken, cubed
• 8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 ears fresh corn, roasted & kernels removed
• ½ - ¾ cup watercress pesto (see recipe link in post)
• grated parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cool water. Combine all salad ingredients, adding enough pesto to taste.
2. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese to serve.

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