@emthenutritionist: HIGH PROTEIN CREAMY PESTO PASTA SALAD This is a proper prep-ahead salad that won’t go soggy. The sauce is blended cottage cheese with pesto and parmesan, creamy, tangy and packed with protein. Tossed with chicken, rocket and cherry tomatoes, it makes a balanced lunch that keeps well in the fridge. You will need to serve 2 (489 kcal & 50g protein per portion)
120g wholewheat pasta, dry weight
160g cooked chicken breast, shredded
250g cottage cheese (fat free or full fat you choose)
1 generous tbsp green pesto
20g parmesan, grated
1 spring onion, roughly chopped
Handful of cherry tomatoes
Handful of rocket
Fresh basil, salt and black pepper Lemon to serve Cook the pasta in well-salted water until done (NOT al dente!) you want it to be a tiny bit over cooked as it firms up again in the fridge. Drain and set aside, reserving a splash of the cooking water. Blend the cottage cheese with the pesto, parmesan, spring onion, large handful of basil, salt and pepper until smooth. Taste and add more pesto/ basil etc if needed. Mix the pasta with the sauce until well coated. Fold through the chicken, rocket and cherry tomatoes. Loosen with some of the pasta water if needed. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. I like to squeeze over a little extra lemon to serve. #healthyrecipes #EasyRecipe #mealprep #highprotein

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Sunday 07 September 2025 10:27:26 GMT