"Pesto Chicken, Corn, and Avocado Bacon Pasta Salad...simple to toss together, flavorful, filling + healthy too...the perfect quick fix salad!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite size chunks
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1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
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red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper
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1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
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juice of 1 lemon
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1/4 cup tahini or avocado oil mayo
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1 tablespoon dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/3 cup grated parmesan
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1 pound short cut pasta
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1 cup cubed cheddar cheese ((or parmesan))
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2 cups croutons ((see notes))
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3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
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4 ears grilled or steamed corn
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6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
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1 avocado, diced