CHICKEN, SPINACH AND ROTINI SALAD

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My daughter doesn't spend much time cooking because her husband is soooo picky - he just doesn't like anything! But, shock!! She made this salad for a party and he ate it...and had seconds. Hmmm...

Provided by CaribbeanQueen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces rotini pasta
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup salad oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked chicken, cooled, shredded
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
8 cups baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup almonds

Steps:

  • Boil pasta in salted water as directed on the package.
  • Drain, rinse, drain.
  • Put pasta in a large bowl.
  • In a small frying pan, combine the sesame seeds and 1/4 cup of the oil.
  • Cook over med-low heat until seeds are golden (about 2 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Stir in remaining oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over the cooked pasta.
  • Add chicken and toss gently.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, add parsley, onion and spinach and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.6, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 1216.4, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 8.1, Protein 28

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