Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Fran Thompson PHOTO BY: pennycandy

"'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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PREP TIME	15 Min
READY IN	15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

6 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup white wine vinegar or cider 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.

FOOTNOTE

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 very lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.