Description
Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy Asian-style dressing. This delightful salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick weeknight dinner, offering a wonderful fusion of flavors and textures that will please any palate. With its crunchy elements and hint of sweetness, it’s not just delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a main course or side dish at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 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 and salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spread sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rotini, snow peas, red bell pepper, carrot, napa cabbage, green onions, and water chestnuts. Gently fold in the chow mein noodles.
- In another bowl, whisk together yogurt, soy sauce, mayonnaise, black pepper, and ginger until smooth. Adjust sweetness with honey and season with salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat. Top with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For an added flavor boost, use fresh ingredients whenever possible. You can easily customize this salad by swapping out veggies or proteins based on your preferences.