Description
Delightfully refreshing and rich in flavor, this Cold Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a creamy sesame dressing, tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, snap peas, and diced bell pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad is best served chilled and can be paired with crispy spring rolls or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg