Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad Recipe
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Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad

By: ohines 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (706)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

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

Directions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
  4. Pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 349 | Total Fat: 15.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2006 by ENTHUSIAST   view full review
This is my favorite recipe that I have found at allrecipes.com - I fell in love with it when I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2006 by ARYAN1127   view full review
I've received many compliments on this recipe, having served it a few times. I would only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by KRANEY   view full review
To DIE for! I reduced the oil to 1/3 cup to make it lower in fat, added a cup of frozen cooked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2005 by NYPD K9 COP Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
liked the flavor of this and am a huge fan of cilantro, but this is deffinately a dish I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by LABSARE4ME   view full review
I loved this recipe but had to add vegetables. I added cashew halves,, red, yellow, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by KIMAR   view full review
Delicious! Would even be good without the chicken for a vegetarian dish. I added grated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DONNA1000   view full review
I made this for a picnic yesterday and it was wonderful! Everyone enjoyed it. One of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2004 by Healthy chef   view full review
Wow - I'll never buy the store-made sesame pasta salad again! Didn't use chicken, and didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe was a definite crowd pleaser. I brought it to a picnic and it was gone before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
Good sidesish...I'm glad I cut the vegetable oil to 1/4 cup as it was more than enough. I...

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