GRILLED ASIAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Grilled Asian Chicken Pasta Salad image

This cool noodle salad makes a great casual one-bowl dinner or a perfect dish for a potluck or buffet. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta, broken
1 large sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup of marinade into a shallow dish, reserving remainder. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Drain chicken; discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled grill rack over medium heat (or broil 4 in. from heat) 5-7 minutes on each side, until a thermometer reads 165°. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Combine remaining ingredients with reserved marinade. Cut chicken into 1-in. slices. Add pasta and chicken to vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.