Dinner for 6
Chicken Pesto Zoodle Salad
$9.51for 425 minServes 6
Raw zucchini noodles combine with pesto, cooked chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, and pine nuts for a cool no-cook salad.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 3 lb$1.79/lb typical | 3 lb | $5.37Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 11 oz$0.30/oz typical | 11 oz | $3.18Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.65 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.27 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianLow-carbBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersNo-cookBack to schoolSummer
$2.38 per serving$9.51 for 4
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Ingredients
- 6 zucchini
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Steps
- Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and place them in a large bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them with the mozzarella and shredded chicken.
- Toss the mixture with the basil pesto until evenly coated.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Add the pine nuts if using, then let the salad stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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