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Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad

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"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."
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This recipe has been rated 475 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

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

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Nutritional Information
Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 349

  • Total Fat: 15.2g
  • Cholesterol: 24mg
  • Sodium: 308mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 15.9g

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