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Asian Pasta Salad with Chicken

Delicious Asian Pasta Salad with Chicken in Just 10 Minutes

Quick and flavorful Asian Pasta Salad with Chicken, perfect for effortless mealtime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Dry Pasta/Noodles Spaghetti, fettuccini, or udon
  • 2 cups Grilled or Cooked Chicken Pre-cooked or leftover
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 cup Cooked Edamame Can substitute with other legumes
  • 1 cup Mandarin Oranges Optional
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Sliced Almonds Can be replaced or omitted
  • 2 whole Green Onions Sliced
For the Sesame Ginger Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Reduced-sodium is healthier
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice Can substitute with rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Neutral Oil (Avocado/Canola) Any light oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Skip if allergic
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup work as alternatives
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Sriracha Adjust to your liking

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium bowl
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Noodles by boiling salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
  2. Prepare the Dressing by whisking together soy sauce, lime juice, neutral oil, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, kosher salt, and sriracha in a bowl.
  3. Mix the Chicken and Noodles by combining shredded chicken and one-third cup of dressing in a large bowl. Add noodles and the remaining dressing, tossing to coat.
  4. Add the Fresh Vegetables by folding in red bell pepper, cooked edamame, mandarin oranges, almonds, and green onions. Drizzle with remaining dressing and mix well.
  5. Rest and Serve by letting the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving for best flavor absorption. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and customizable with seasonal vegetables.

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