Chicken, Red Pepper, Green Bean Pesto Mozzarella Salad

There is just something about the taste of proper mozzarella, it really makes this salad. The creaminess just works so well in the salad and the croutons are brilliant at mopping up the extra pestoey sauce,

Chicken, Red Pepper, Green Bean Pesto Mozzarella Salad

(From The Times Magazine)

(Serves 4)

200g green beans
1 jar red peppers
4 chicken breasts, cooked
4 tbsp pesto
2 handfuls croutons
250g mozzarella, torn

Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the beans for 4 mins, drain and run under the cold tap. Leave to dry.

Slice the peppers and chicken and combine with beans and remaining ingredients. Season and serve. If you are packing into a lunch box, pack the croutons separately and add just before eating.