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Special Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe

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With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful pasta salad is a definite crowd-pleaser. Water chestnuts and a teriyaki dressing give this main dish its Asian flare.—Carolee Ewell, Santaquin, Utah

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Special Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 22 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 cup canola oil
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/3 cups honey-roasted peanuts
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a very large bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Just before serving, add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat. Yield: 22 servings (1 cup each).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 302 calories, 16 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 358 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Special Sesame Chicken Salad in Taste of Home August/September 2007, p27

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Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2009 by shar_hands

Instead of the honey roasted peanuts try the chinese noodles, silvered almonds or even walnuts.

Reviewed on May. 12, 2009 by Chef-Sudey

Im thinking about making this salad for a get together- it sounds delicious, however I think I will do 1/2 c sesame oil and 1/2 canola oil. I am also trying to think of something crunchy, besides peanuts, to add to the salad. Any suggestions?

Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2009 by csipos

Remove the chicken for a second salad on the menu

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2009 by Crystal71

Wonderful salad! Next time I think I'll use extra virgin olive oil for a lighter dressing otherwise it was great and loved by all.

Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by angelak

use bocca spicey chicken

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