Speedy Caprese Glorious Grain Salad W. Pesto & A Chicken Breast

Before you begin...

Get all your ingredients and equipment ready

Skim through these steps, then wash your fruit and veg

Note: Equipment and pan sizes vary. Make sure you cook food thoroughly (even if it takes you a little longer than 10 min)

Added chicken? Cook at 220°C / 200°C (fan) / gas 7 for 18-20 min

Now, let's get started!

Cut your avocado[s] in half lengthways, around the stone

Remove the stone[s] using a spoon, then scoop out the avocado flesh and slice finely lengthways

Chop your tomato[es] into large bite-sized pieces

Drain your mozzarella, then pat and squeeze as much liquid out as you can with kitchen paper

Tear the drained mozzarella in half

Squeeze your pouch[es] of glorious grains to separate the grains

Tear the top corner of the pouch[es] (just a little!) and microwave for 2 min or until piping hot

Tip: If you're cooking two or more pouches, pop them in together but increase the microwave cook time accordingly

Wash your spinach and pat it dry with kitchen paper

Combine your traditional Italian pesto in a bowl with your balsamic vinegar, a generous drizzle of olive oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper – this is your pesto salad dressing