Basil Pesto With Chicken Sausage Mason Jar Salad

• 2 tbs. basil pesto (see recipe below)
• 1 pre-cooked, nitrate-free chicken sausage link, chopped
• 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup steamed broccoli, cooled and chopped
• 10 cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 tbs. walnuts

For the basil pesto:

• 1 cup packed basil leaves
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste