Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken and Mozzarella

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb

fresh mozzarella (chopped into 1-inch cubes)

Sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper (to taste)

boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

12 oz

spiral pasta

1 clove

garlic (crushed)

1/4 cup

toasted walnuts

3 tbsp

grapeseed oil ((or a good, fruity olive oil))

3 tbsp

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp

lemon juice

1/4 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

packed cups fresh basil leaves