Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad
Description
The perfect picnic pasta salad! Chopped chicken combines with toasted sesame seeds, spinach and green onions, all marinated in a sweet and tangy soy and vinegar-based dressing.
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) package radiatore pasta
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1/4 cup sesame seeds
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1/4 cup salad oil
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3/4 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup white wine vinegar
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3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
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2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped green onion
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4 cups torn fresh spinach leaves
Directions
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.
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.
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.
4
Directly before serving, stir in parsley, green onions, and spinach. Toss with remaining dressing, if desired.