Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad

Name: Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup light soy sauce; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup chopped green onion

⏱️ Ready in 30 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 10 min 👥 10 servings 👁️ 35 views

A refreshing light pasta salad with a delicious Asian flair. Great for a summer cookout or picnic. Tastes great right away, and even better if you can allow it to marinate for a while.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Serves 10

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 10

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15.2g 19%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 308mg 13%

Total Carbohydrate 38.3g 14%

Dietary Fiber 2.2g 8%

Total Sugars 5.5g

Protein 15.9g 32%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted.

Remove from heat, and set aside.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente.

Drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool.

Transfer to a large bowl.

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper.

Pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly.

Gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.