Italian Chicken Salad & Bacon Croutons

In a small bowl, add the creamy pesto dressing, 2 tsp of water and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to turn golden, 2-3 minutes. Add the ciabatta and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 4-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then transfer to a medium bowl.

Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the herbed chicken and cook, tossing, until cooked through, 5-6 minutes.

In a large bowl, add the mixed salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, grated Parmesan cheese, bacon croutons and herbed chicken. Toss to combine, then drizzle with the pesto dressing. TIP: You can serve the chicken on the side if the kids would prefer!