Pesto Chicken and Mozzarella Salad
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Pesto Chicken and Mozzarella Salad

Pesto Chicken and Mozzarella Salad

with spinach and balsamic glaze

This spinach-based salad contains many exciting elements. Oregano-coated chicken provides protein while also creating a herbaceous taste that compliments the pesto dressing beautifully. Roasted pepper, juicy tomatoes and fresh mozzarella also make an appearance.

Tags:
Quick
•Quick Prep
•Protein Rich
•Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Hazelnuts
•Milk
•Sulphites
Total Time25 minutes
Cooking Time10 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

260 grams

Diced Chicken Breast

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

10 grams

Hazelnuts

(Contains Hazelnuts May be present Sesame, Cereals containing gluten, Peanut)

2 unit(s)

Tomato

125 grams

Mozzarella

(Contains Milk)

30 grams

Green Pesto

1 sachet(s)

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains Sulphites)

1 sachet(s)

Dried Oregano

60 grams

Baby Spinach

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar

¼ tsp

Salt

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Oil

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)1963 kJ
Energy (kcal)469 kcal
Fat25.5 g
of which saturates10.2 g
Carbohydrate18 g
of which sugars13.6 g
Dietary Fiber0.3 g
Protein46.4 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt2.13 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

•Baking Sheet with Baking Paper

Instructions

Roast the Pepper
1
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
  • Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
  • Pop the pepper onto a lined baking tray.
  • Toss with salt, pepper and a drizzle of oil.
  • When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until soft and slightly charred, 15-18 mins total.

TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

Cook the Chicken
2
  • Season the chicken with oregano, salt, pepper and a drizzle of oil.
  • When the pepper has cooked for 5 mins, add the chicken to the tray.
  • Cook 12-15 mins more. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw chicken. Chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
  • When the chicken and pepper have cooked for 10 mins, add the hazelnuts to the tray. Cook until toasted, 5-6 mins.

TIP: Notice a stronger smell from the chicken? This is normal due to packaging used to keep it fresh.

Dress the Salad
3
  • Meanwhile, cut the tomato into 2cm chunks.
  • Make your dressing by mixing pesto, ½ tsp sugar, ¼ tsp salt and 2 tbsp oil (double all for 4p) in a large bowl.
  • Add spinach, chicken, pepper and tomato to the dressing and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Bash the hazelnuts or roughly chop.

TIP: Allow the pepper and chicken to cool before adding to the salad.

Garnish and Serve
4
  • Divide the pesto chicken salad between bowls.
  • Drain and tear the mozzarella then scatter it over the top. 
  • Crack some black pepper onto the cheese
  • Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a scattering of toasted hazelnuts.