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Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad

By Linda Larsen, About.com

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Pesto Salad Step 1

Pesto Salad Step 1

Linda Larsen
Let's make Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad! This delicious main dish salad is easy to make, and it's wonderful to have in your refrigerator to feed a crowd.

First, gather your ingredients. You'll need 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 9-ounce package refrigerated pesto, 1 3.5-ounce jar prepared pesto, about 1/4 cup of milk, 2 bell peppers, a pint of cherry tomatoes, one 12-ounce can chicken, a block of Havarti cheese,a 16-ounce package campanelle or farfalle pasta, and half of a 16-ounce package baby peas.

Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil.

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