{"id":94149,"date":"2025-03-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=94149"},"modified":"2025-02-28T14:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T13:59:53","slug":"chicken-pesto-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/chicken-pesto-pasta-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad with Pickled Grapes<\/strong> is a <strong>quick and easy<\/strong> dish that combines tender chicken, juicy grapes, vibrant pesto, and fresh spinach. This light yet satisfying salad is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, meal prep, or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, you\u2019ll love how this flavourful pasta salad comes together in <strong>just 35 minutes<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients You\u2019ll Need for Pesto Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by an episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/de\/title\/80160037\">Queer Eye<\/a>, Antoni\u2019s easy pesto pasta salad features a mix of fresh and vibrant ingredients that make it irresistible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chicken:\u00a0<\/strong>Boneless chicken breast, seared to perfection. For convenience, use rotisserie chicken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pasta:<\/strong>\u00a0Short pasta like penne or spirals works best for capturing all that delicious pesto.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grapes:<\/strong>\u00a0Red seedless grapes are pickled in red wine vinegar for a sweet-tangy twist. Their juicy pop perfectly balances the savoury pesto and chicken, while their vibrant color makes the dish look fresh and inviting!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pesto:<\/strong>\u00a0Homemade basil pesto with pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil (or use store-bought).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greens:<\/strong>\u00a0Baby spinach or young arugula adds freshness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional Garnish:\u00a0<\/strong>Toasted pine nuts and extra parmesan for a finishing touch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-1-of-6-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta Salad ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-94126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-1-of-6-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-1-of-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-1-of-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;Want extra crunch and color? Toss in a handful of chopped radicchio!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The slightly bitter bite of radicchio adds a whole new layer of flavour to this pesto pasta salad. Plus, its vibrant purple hue makes the dish pop\u2014perfect for serving up something that looks as good as it tastes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-2-of-6-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad with Pickled Grapes \/ Nudelsalat mit Pesto Rezept mit Haehnchen, Spinat und Rote Trauben\" class=\"wp-image-94128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-2-of-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-2-of-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-2-of-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Pasta Salad with Pesto, Chicken &amp; Grapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making this pesto pasta salad with chicken and grapes is super simple\u2014and oh-so-worth it. Here\u2019s how to bring it all together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Pickle the Grapes:<\/strong>&nbsp;Halve those juicy red grapes and let them soak in red wine vinegar for 10-15 minutes. It adds a tangy kick that makes this salad so special.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whip Up the Pesto:<\/strong>\u00a0Toss pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bnNPX3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">food processor <\/a>and blend until smooth. It\u2019s bright, herby goodness!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook the Chicken:<\/strong>&nbsp;Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet until it\u2019s golden brown and cooked through. Let it cool slightly, then chop into bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boil the Pasta:<\/strong>&nbsp;Cook your pasta until perfectly al dente. Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking, and toss with that delicious pesto. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if it needs loosening up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring It All Together:<\/strong>&nbsp;Mix the pasta with the tangy grapes, juicy chicken, and fresh spinach. Finish with toasted pine nuts and a sprinkle of parmesan. Dive in!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For all the details and exact measurements, head to the printable recipe card below!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-6-of-6-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad with Pickled Grapes\" class=\"wp-image-94134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-6-of-6-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-6-of-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-6-of-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Reasons You\u2019ll Love This Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Fresh &amp; Flavourful:<\/strong>&nbsp;The tangy pickled grapes add a unique twist to this classic pesto pasta salad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perfect for Meal Prep:<\/strong>&nbsp;This salad keeps well in the fridge, making it ideal for lunches or quick dinners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family-Friendly:<\/strong>&nbsp;Both kids and adults will enjoy this satisfying yet light dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Versatile:<\/strong>&nbsp;Swap the chicken for chickpeas for a vegetarian version or use store-bought pesto to save time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Great for Entertaining:<\/strong>&nbsp;A beautiful, colourful dish that\u2019s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or casual dinners.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-4-of-6-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad with Pickled Grapes\" class=\"wp-image-94130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-4-of-6-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-4-of-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-4-of-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love this chicken pesto pasta salad and want more ways to enjoy red grapes in a salad, you\u2019ve got to try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/grilled-steak-salad\/\">Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Glaze<\/a>:\u00a0A vibrant mix of savoury steak, cherry tomatoes, avocado and sweet grapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/green-spelt-salad-with-feta-and-grapes\/\">Grain Salad with Feta and Grapes<\/a>:\u00a0Simple, delicious, and perfect for meal prep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/salad-with-grapes-walnuts-blue-cheese\/\">Salad with Grapes, Walnuts &amp; Blue Cheese Dressing<\/a>:\u00a0Fresh, crunchy, and full of bold flavours!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-94156\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"94156\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-emery\"><div\n  class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 emery-header\"\n  style=\"\n    --wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(--emery-list-border-color);\n  \"\n>\n  <div\n    class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-20 wprm-column-rows-recipe-600 wprm-column-rows-reverse wprm-row-gap-20 emery-header-columns\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-align-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><a 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d=\"M11.99,1.94c-.35,0-.67.19-.83.51l-2.56,5.2c-.11.24-.34.4-.61.43l-5.75.83c-.35.05-.64.3-.74.64-.11.34,0,.7.22.94l4.16,4.05c.19.19.27.45.22.7l-.98,5.72c-.06.35.1.7.37.9.29.21.66.24.98.08l5.14-2.71h0c.24-.13.51-.13.75,0l5.14,2.71c.32.16.69.13.98-.08.29-.21.43-.56.37-.9l-.98-5.72h0c-.05-.26.05-.53.22-.7l4.16-4.05h0c.26-.24.34-.61.22-.94s-.4-.58-.74-.64l-5.75-.83c-.26-.03-.48-.21-.61-.43l-2.56-5.2c-.16-.32-.48-.53-.83-.51,0,0-.02,0-.02,0Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from 1 vote<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad with Pickled Red Grapes is a fresh and flavourful dish with tender grilled chicken, sweet-tangy grapes, vibrant homemade pesto, and crisp baby spinach. Perfect for easy dinners, meal prep, or sharing!<\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/wprm_print\/chicken-pesto-pasta-salad-with-grapes\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-radius: 50px;padding: 6px 20px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"94156\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fellerepublic.de%2Fen%2Fchicken-pesto-pasta-salad%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fellerepublic.de%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F02%2FNudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-6-of-6.jpg&amp;description=Chicken+Pesto+Pasta+Salad+with+Pickled+Red+Grapes+is+a+fresh+and+flavourful+dish+with+tender+grilled+chicken%2C+sweet-tangy+grapes%2C+vibrant+homemade+pesto%2C+and+crisp+baby+spinach.+Perfect+for+easy+dinners%2C+meal+prep%2C+or+sharing%21&amp;is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-recipe=\"94156\" data-url=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/chicken-pesto-pasta-salad\/\" data-media=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Nudelsalat-mit-Pesto-und-Haehnchen-Rezept-6-of-6.jpg\" data-description=\"Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad with Pickled Red Grapes is a fresh and flavourful dish with tender grilled chicken, sweet-tangy grapes, vibrant homemade pesto, and crisp baby spinach. Perfect for easy dinners, meal prep, or sharing!\" data-repin=\"\" role=\"button\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);;background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-radius: 50px;padding: 6px 20px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-pin-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\">Pin Recipe<\/a> \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-container emery-header-meta\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-empty\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller\" style=\"justify-content: center;--pill-background-color: var(--emery-main-background-color);--pill-text-color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);--pill-border-radius: 0px;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-94156 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-smaller\" data-recipe=\"94156\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-smaller\">Main Dish<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-smaller\">American, Mediterranean<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-smaller\">560<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div\n  class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 emery-main\"\n  style=\"\n    --wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(\n      --emery-main-background-color\n    );\n  \"\n>\n  <div\n    class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-40 wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 emery-main-columns\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 emery-main-left\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-94156-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-94156-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"94156\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-94156-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 5px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"94156\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"94156\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"94156\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"?\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"94156\" aria-label=\"Change servings to...\">?<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);\">For the pasta salad:<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3-4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">handfuls red seedless grapes,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">halved (250-300 g)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">125<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red wine vinegar,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to pickle grapes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">450<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken breast filets,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">pounded to an even thickness<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">350<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">short pasta of choice<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(e.g. penne, spirals)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Couple handfuls of baby spinach<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(or young arugula)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);\">For the pesto (alternatively use <strong>store-bought<\/strong>):<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">30<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pine nuts,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">lightly toasted<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">20<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly grated parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bunches fresh basil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(ca. 40 g)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground pepper,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);\">To garnish (optional):<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pine nuts,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">lightly toasted<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Freshly grated parmesan<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 emery-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-94156-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-94156-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"94156\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94156-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Pickle the grapes:<\/strong> Place the halved grapes in a small bowl with red wine vinegar and set aside for 10-15 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94156-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Prepare the pesto: <\/strong>Using a small food processor or mortar and pestle, pulse together the pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94156-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Sear the chicken:<\/strong> Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly before cutting into bite-sized pieces.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94156-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Cook the pasta: <\/strong>In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente (according to package instructions). Reserve 125 ml of the cooking water. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Transfer to a large bowl.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94156-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"5\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Combine: <\/strong>Add the pesto to the bowl with the pasta and toss until well combined. If needed, add a little pasta cooking water (1 tablespoon at a time) to thin the pesto.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94156-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Add remaining ingredients: <\/strong>Drain the grapes and add them along with the chopped chicken and spinach (or arugula) to the pasta. Toss to incorporate.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-94156-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"7\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Serve:<\/strong> Garnish with toasted pine nuts and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-94156-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-nutrition wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline 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wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">560<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 200px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div> <div id=\"recipe-94156-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>For extra color and crunch, add a handful of <strong>chopped radicchio<\/strong> leaves.<\/li>\n<li>Shredded or chopped<strong> rotisserie 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