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Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Annie PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"This is perfect for any potluck. This salad packs a lot of flavor and is very hearty. You will get rave reviews with this one."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 ounce) package radiatore pasta
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup salad oil
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green onion
  • 4 cups torn fresh spinach leaves

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in sesame seeds and cook until golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Pour dressing into a sealable container, and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together pasta, cooked chicken, and 1 cup dressing (reserve remaining dressing). Cover salad, and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
  4. Directly before serving, stir in parsley, green onions, and spinach. Toss with remaining dressing, if desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2005 by kgirl05
Great recipe, followed as is except for using less spinach. Will make again. MORE
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Reviewed on May 16, 2005 by ROSEMOMMY
I tried this over the weekend to accompany our BBQ and this was excellent. It could even be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2005 by MRSCOACH2U
YUM. I was put in charge of brining a salad to a weekend BBQ and I got the most compliements... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2005 by FBA
I brought some in to work for a friend of mine (who happens to be a gourmet cook) to taste. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2005 by LMVO
Delicious! I didn't have white wine vinegar, and the store I shop at does not carry it, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2005 by Drea
This was just ok. I made it with shrimp as someone else suggested and whole wheat pasta. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by GodivaGirl
Good, but needs more veggies! I scaled the recipe back to 3 servings and it still made alot!!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2006 by Scrapgirl
This is a delicious recipe; it does need the "crunch" of celery or water chestnuts, as others... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2006 by LDSGIRL
This is an amazing salad! I made it up this morning for dinner tonight and realized as I was... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by BETHANNE770
I brought this to a cookout and everyone loved it. A couple of changes made just based on what... MORE