Red pesto chicken salad

Step 1

Place all pesto ingredients into mixing bowl and chop 20 sec/speed 5. Transfer into a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Place simmering basket onto mixing bowl lid and weigh potatoes into it, then set aside. Place Varoma dish into position and weigh chicken and 50 g of the reserved pesto into it, then stir chicken to coat with pesto. Set Varoma aside.

Step 3

Place water into mixing bowl and insert simmering basket with potatoes. Place Varoma with chicken into position, secure Varoma lid and cook 10 min/Varoma/speed 2.

Step 4

Remove Varoma lid and stir chicken with spatula to ensure even cooking. Secure Varoma lid and cook for a further 7-10 min/Varoma/speed 2 or until chicken and potatoes are cooked through. Remove Varoma and set aside. Remove simmering basket with aid of spatula and set aside. Discard cooking liquid.

Step 5

Place a large bowl onto mixing bowl lid and weigh spinach and macadamia nuts into it. Add chicken, potatoes and remaining reserved pesto and toss to combine, then serve while warm (see Tips).