Broccoli, Pasta, And Pesto Salad

• 2 cups uncooked fancy pasta
• 2 2 cups chicken or 2 cups turkey
• 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed til barely tender
• 1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf
• 2 -3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise or 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Cook and drain pasta; cool.
2. Combine pasta, meat, broccoli, and cheeses in large bowl.
3. Put basil and garlic in food processor or blender; whiz.
4. Add mayo to food processor or blender.
5. Mix thoroughly.
6. Stir into pasta mix.
7. Toss to coat.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
9. During the last 1/2 hour of chilling time, toss once to mix.
10. For color contrast, serve with cherry tomatoes, cut in halves.

pasta, chicken, broccoli florets, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaf, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-pasta-and-pesto-salad-24547 (may not work)