SPECIAL SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

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With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a definite crowd-pleaser. Water chestnuts and a teriyaki dressing give this main dish its Asian flare. -Carolee Ewell, Santaquin, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 22 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 cup canola oil
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/3 cups honey-roasted peanuts
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a very large bowl. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Just before serving, add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Fatima Arshad
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein.


Nomnikelo Mvelase
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The dressing is the star of this salad. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Mohamed Yousef
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I love the crunchy vegetables in this salad. They add a great texture.


0m0b0lanle
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rafiq Ali
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make.


Madison Daniel
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Deborah Ayedun
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sesame dressing is the perfect complement to the chicken and vegetables.


Sarah Bussanmas
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This salad is a great way to change up your lunch routine. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of protein.


Ro_vt10
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Delver Jam
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This salad is the perfect summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is to die for.


Birgem Borg
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ethio phrank
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very healthy and refreshing.


Sumi Tamang
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I'm not a big fan of sesame chicken, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The salad is very flavorful and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Uncle P Gadgets
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This salad is very easy to make and it tastes delicious. I used rotisserie chicken to save time and it worked out great. The dressing is also very easy to make and it has a great flavor.


Turr Sc
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more dressing. It was a bit dry for my taste.


Rudayna Ahmed
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This salad is amazing! I love the crunchy vegetables and the tender chicken. The dressing is also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shibu Shrestha
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I had some leftover chicken, so I decided to give this recipe a try. It turned out so well! The salad is light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Panchi Ram
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This sesame chicken salad is a game-changer! The combination of flavors and textures is incredible. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp and fresh, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be ma