Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Serves 1

• 55g pasta, such as penne, rigatoni, or fusilli
• 40g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 100g chicken pieces, or vegetarian chicken pieces
• 25g pitted black olives, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, peeled and finely sliced
• 1 handful rocket
• 30g pesto
• Salt and pepper

Method

Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions then drain, reserving a small cup of the cooking water.

Leave the pasta to cool for a few minutes then toss with the remaining ingredients, using a splash of the cooking water to help everything come together. Season to taste and serve.

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