Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe Rating 4

"This tasty chicken salad tops my list of most-requested recipes," informs Fran Thompson of Tarboro, North Carolina. "I've made it for countless occasions—from church potlucks and family functions to bridal luncheons.

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Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 2 cups torn fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, oil, sugar, sesame seeds, salt and pepper; shake well. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; place in a bowl. Add chicken and half of the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Set remaining dressing aside.
  • Just before serving, add the spinach, onions, parsley and remaining dressing; toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 181 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 496 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad in Light & Tasty August/September 2002, p9

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Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2011 by amlrunner

I've been making this since the recipe appeared in the magazine years ago. It's always a hit. I've served it at baby and bridal showers. It's great when made with grilled chicken breast. For a festive look, use tri-colored pasta.


Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by Mary23

This is a delicious recipe. I altered it slightly, instead of 2 tablespoons of canola oil, I used 1 tablespoon of canola oil and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Sesame oil gives it a nutty/sesame flavor and can be found in the oriental section of most supermarkets.

 
 
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