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This recipe is simple to make and delivers a tasty, high protein and fibre meal the whole family will enjoy.
1 In a pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente.
2 Meanwhile, slice chicken and set aside. In a small bowl, combine pesto, yoghurt, half of the lemon zest and, reserving 2 tablespoons for the avocado, the lemon juice. Season with pepper.
3 Toss avocado in reserved lemon juice.
4 Drain pasta and place in a large salad bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat.
5 Add pesto dressing to pasta and toss again to evenly coat. Add chicken, avocado, cucumber and spring onions and combine. Adjust seasoning and serve sprinkled with basil, freshly ground black pepper, remaining zest and a sprinkling of toasted almonds, if desired, for extra texture.
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free pasta and check pesto is gluten free.
Make it vegan: Use Sunfed Chicken free chicken and vegan yogurt. Check the pesto is vegan.
You can vary this recipe by replacing the sundried tomato pesto with green pesto, sprinkling over pine nuts instead of almonds or swapping lemon for lime juice.
Calories 549 cal
Kilojoules 2300 kJ
Total fat 26 g
Saturated fat 5 g
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