Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package radiatore pasta

¼ cup sesame seeds

¼ cup salad oil

¾ cup soy sauce

½ cup white wine vinegar

3 ½ tablespoons sugar

2 cups cubed

cooked chicken

½ cup chopped fresh parsley

½ cup coarsely chopped green onion

4 cups torn fresh spinach leaves

Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Directly before serving stir in parsley green onions and spinach. Toss with remaining dressing if desired.

Nutritional Information

Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 475.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.3g 47%

Carbohydrates: 54g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 4g 16%

Sugars: 10.1g

Fat: 19.4g 30%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Cholesterol: 36.4mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 3698.6IU 74%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.5mg 81%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 22%

Vitamin C: 17.9mg 30%

Folate: 201.3mcg 50%

Calcium: 129.3mg 13%

Iron: 5.1mg 29%

Magnesium: 100.5mg 36%

Potassium: 516.6mg 15%

Sodium: 1871.2mg 75%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 174.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.