PACIFIC RIM BLEND PASTA SALAD (PAPPARDELLE'S PASTA)

Pacific Rim Blend Pasta Salad (Pappardelle's Pasta) image

Provided by mariatnitz

Categories Onions

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb pappardelle's pacif rim blend pasta (or regular pasta)
2 grilled chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup green onion, diced
2 red bell peppers, sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup raw peanuts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (I only use 1)
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and finely minced

Steps:

1. Combine sauce ingredients in bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cook pasta in 6-8 quarts of rapidly boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain pasta.
3. In a small pan, roast peanuts until fragrant. Chop coarsely.
4. In a large serving bowl, add cooled/cooled pasta, chicken, green onions, red bell peppers, and sauce. Mix well. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.9, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 36.5, Sodium 818.3, Carbohydrate 56.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 9.2, Protein 28.2