Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2012

This is a great recipe to build on for your own personal preferences. I cut the oil back to 1/3 cup as the first time I made this is was just to oily. Everything else remained the same. Dressed the salad with 1/2 the dressing mix while the noodles were still warm to absorb the great flavors. Saved the last half to dress again right before serving. Added blanched and juilenned carrots, waterchestnuts for crunch, marinated mushrooms and snowpeas cut on the diagonal for color and presentation. Beautiful salad!

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Crystal S

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Bakersfield, California, USA

Living In: Roseville, California, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2012

This turned out great! I left out the cilantro, cut the sesame seeds back to 2 tbsp and cut the oil back to 1/3 cp. I added 1/2 cup chopped red onion, sliced snap peas, and julianned carrots. The chicken is really an afterthought, but I added it. I also substituted Splenda for sugar to try to cut calories. I used linguine and it was a really nice presentation. I had a number of people ask for the recipe.

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ShannonDab

Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2012

The ingredience sound great. I had all of them on hand and prepared as directed. However, this will not become a family favorite anytime soon. We felt something was missing and before I knew it we were adding. It was edible but not satisfying. Sorry.

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Bobcat

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2012

I like to add sugar snap peas to this!

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Mrs. Erin

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2012

LOVED this recipe! Took it to a potluck dinner and the bowl was EMPTY. Everyone asked me for the recipe! Luckily I saved a portion for myself for lunch today, and it was great even 2 days after preparation. I made a few changes, based on reading the reviews (and I'm glad I did - the dish was DELICIOUS!) I reduced the oil to 1/3 cup and I used peanut oil. I also added 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt, 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, and red pepper flakes for a little kick. I stirred in a finely chopped red pepper for crunch and flavor. I also took the recommendation to use half the dressing on the pasta the night of preparation, and then stire in the other half right before serving. I gave the pasta one last squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving - really brightened it up. I didn't use any cilantro because I hate the stuff. Amazing results! Tangy, sweet/sour, great flavors. I will definitely be making this one again!

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hbarry1

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2012

Most of my family doesn't like sesame, but if you do this is a great recipe. The left-overs even taste good rewarmed.

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Rebecca S.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

Loved this recipe!!! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more ground ginger and to double the toasted sesame seeds. Amazing! My whole family couldn't get enough!!!

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