Oriental Pasta Salad
asian, chicken, chinese, pasta, salads
8 oz bow ties or radiatore or other medi; um pasta shape, uncooked
4 oz fresh snow peas washed and trimmed
2 red bell peppers ribs and seeds re; moved, cut in strips
4 scallions; thinly sliced
3 cup fresh broccoli florets
2 cup diced cooked chicken
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 salt and pepper to taste
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and cool. Add the snow peas, red pepper, scallions, broccoli and diced chicken. Combine remaining ingredients and pour the dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss lightly. Cover and chill.
Note: Diced turkey or water-packed tuna may be substituted for the cooked chicken.
Each serving provides: 598 Calories; 37.7 g Protein; 77 g Carbohydrates; 15.7 g Fat; 59.5 mg Cholesterol; 84 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 24%
Copyright National Pasta Association (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)
Yield: 4 servings