Asian Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: Asian Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. pound Orzo, Small Shells or other small pasta shape, uncooked; 2 cups poached chicken, cut into chunks; 4 oz. spinach leaves, stems removed and sliced into strips; 1/2 cup bean sprouts; 1/2 red bell pepper, ribs removed and cut into strips; 2 scallions, sliced; 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp. sesame or vegetable oil; 2 tsp. Teriyaki sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp. prepared chili sauce; 1 tbsp. fresh grated ginger; 3 tbsp. slivered almonds, toasted

Author:: Jamie Geller Test Kitchens
Publish date:: Mar 19, 2010

20minDuration
15minCook Time
5minPrep Time
4 ServingsServings

Ingredients

8 oz. pound Orzo, Small Shells or other small pasta shape, uncooked
2 cups poached chicken, cut into chunks
4 oz. spinach leaves, stems removed and sliced into strips
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/2 red bell pepper, ribs removed and cut into strips
2 scallions, sliced
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp. sesame or vegetable oil
2 tsp. Teriyaki sauce
1 1/2 tbsp. prepared chili sauce
1 tbsp. fresh grated ginger
3 tbsp. slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

1 Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

2 In large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken, spinach, sprouts, pepper, and scallions.

3 In a small mixing bowl, mix together remaining ingredients except almonds; whisk well.

4 Toss dressing with pasta mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.

5 Sprinkle almonds over top just before serving.

Source: National Pasta Association