A refreshing light pasta salad with a delicious Asian flair. Great for a summer cookout or picnic.
| Prep Time: | 20m |
| Cook Time: | 10m |
| Ready in: | 30m |
| 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 | |
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- 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.
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
- Pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.
| Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 10 | ||||||||
| Amount Per Serving | ||||||||
| Calories: | 349 cal | Total Fat: | 15.2 g | Cholesterol: | 24 mg | |||
| Sodium: | 308 mg | Carbohydrates: | 38.3 g | Fiber: | 2.2 g | |||
| Protein: | 15.9 g | |||||||
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