SESAME CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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This is perfect for any potluck. This salad packs a lot of flavor and is very hearty. You will get rave reviews with this one.

Provided by Annie

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Spinach Pasta Salad

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In a large bowl, mix together pasta, cooked chicken, and 1 cup dressing (reserve remaining dressing). Cover salad, and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
  • Directly before serving, stir in parsley, green onions, and spinach. Toss with remaining dressing, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1871.2 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Gilberto Aviles
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Fadi harb gm
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bjor Du Plessis
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Bibiana Moonga
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This is a delicious and easy salad that is perfect for a summer picnic.


Kamugisha Enock
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Shaquice Chambers
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This salad is a bit too heavy for my taste. I would recommend using less mayonnaise in the dressing.


Dominic Danu
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Mujahid Solangi
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I'm not a big fan of sesame dressing, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was light and flavorful.


Eddy Bell
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped vegetables to it for extra nutrition.


Chigozie Onyeukwu
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Tufael Islam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I often make it when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


Yvonne Vo
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Mua Mua
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The salad was bland and the chicken was dry.


Raymond merrington
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This salad was a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less honey in the dressing.


Lisakhanya Ngamlana
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add more sesame seeds.


Joshua Tawiah
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ismail Sahil
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salads, but I really enjoyed this one. The sesame dressing was flavorful and the chicken was tender.


jewel jibon
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My family loved this pasta salad. It was a great way to use leftover chicken.


Kanu David momoh
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This sesame chicken pasta salad was a hit at our summer BBQ! I liked that the recipe used everyday ingredients, and the salad was easy to make ahead of time.