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Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad
5 from 4 votes

Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad

A delicous, easy and healthy sesame chicken pasta salad that's great for make ahead lunches.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 493 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

For the Salad:
  • 3 boneless skinless Perdue Harvestland® brand chicken breasts, cooked and diced
  • 3 ½ cups macaroni or other small pasta shape of choice, small, cooked
  • 3 cups broccoli fresh, chopped florets
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 8 ounces snow peas cut into bite-size pieces, fresh, or sugar snap peas
  • ¼ cup green onion sliced
  • sesame seeds toasted, for serving, 2 teaspoons
For the Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar can substitute with red wine vinegar if desired
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as Sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Combine cooked chicken and pasta in a large bowl. Add broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, and green onions. Toss gently.
  2. Combine dressing ingredients in a jar, cover, and shake until completely combined.
  3. Pour dressing over salad. Toss, cover, and chill for a few hours.
  4. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds just before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 493kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 435mg (18%) Potassium 833mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1390IU (28%) Vitamin C 91.6mg (102%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 493

% Daily Value*

Calories 493kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 435mg 18%
Potassium 833mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1390IU 28%
Vitamin C 91.6mg 102%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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