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Using up pesto

Pasta isn't the only partner for pesto. Here are some delicious ways a trusty jar of pesto can transform your dinner.
Griddled chicken with pesto
by Justine Pattison

A quick and easy griddled chicken salad that's ready in 15 minutes. This is the kind of dinner that will see you through in summer. Serve with crusty bread.

Each serving provides 417 kcal, 40.5g protein, 10g carbohydrate (of which 8.5g sugars), 23g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 5g fibre and 0.51g salt.

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