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Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad

Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad

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Discover a delightful fusion of flavors with our Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad, featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that perfectly balances sweetness and savory notes. This refreshing dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for lunch, dinner, or potlucks. With its vibrant ingredients and satisfying crunch, it will surely impress your family and friends. Whip it up in just 15 minutes for a nutritious meal that’s both delicious and easy to customize!

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 4 cups cooked rotini pasta
  • 1 cup fresh snow peas
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • 2 cups chopped napa cabbage
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts (drained)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 cup chow mein noodles
  • ⅔ cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Honey (to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rotini, snow peas, diced red bell pepper, shredded carrot, chopped napa cabbage, sliced green onions, and drained water chestnuts. Toss gently to mix.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, soy sauce, mayonnaise, black pepper, and ground ginger until well combined. Adjust sweetness with honey and add salt as needed.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients thoroughly. Top with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg