Description
This Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines crunchy vegetables with shredded chicken and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups cooked rotini
- 1 cup fresh snow peas
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 2 cups chopped napa cabbage
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup sliced water chestnuts
- 1 cup chow mein noodles
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- to taste honey
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spread the sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning, then set aside to cool.
- Combine the shredded chicken, cooked rotini, snow peas, diced bell pepper, shredded carrot, napa cabbage, sliced green onions, and water chestnuts in a large bowl. Toss gently, ensuring each ingredient is well mixed, then set aside.
- Mix the dressing by combining yogurt, soy sauce, mayonnaise, black pepper, and ground ginger in a separate bowl. Stir well to blend the flavors. Taste the mixture and add honey as desired for sweetness and a touch of salt if needed.
- Dress the chicken mixture with your prepared dressing, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Finally, sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds for that perfect crunch and finish.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Tossing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg