SESAME CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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This is perfect for any potluck. This salad packs a lot of flavor and is very hearty. You will get rave reviews with this one.

Provided by Annie

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Spinach Pasta Salad

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package radiatore pasta
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup salad oil
¾ cup soy sauce
½ cup white wine vinegar
3 ½ tablespoons sugar
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup coarsely chopped green onion
4 cups torn fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in sesame seeds and cook until golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Pour dressing into a sealable container, and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together pasta, cooked chicken, and 1 cup dressing (reserve remaining dressing). Cover salad, and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
Directly before serving, stir in parsley, green onions, and spinach. Toss with remaining dressing, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1871.2 mg, Sugar 10.1 g