Chinese-Style Pasta Salad
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Pasta steps in for steamed rice in this Asian-inspired main dish salad. Take it to a potluck or cookout.
Servings:
8 servings
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins
Ingredients
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1 16-ounce packagesdried fettuccine or linguinesee savings
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4 cupschopped cooked chicken*see savings
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1-1/2 cupsthinly bias-sliced celerysee savings
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1/2 cupsliced green onionssee savings
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1/4 cupsnipped fresh cilantro or parsleysee savings
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1 8-ounce bottleAsian vinaigrette salad dressingsee savings
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2 teaspoonssesame seeds, toastedsee savings
Directions
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Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Transfer fettuccine to a very large bowl. Stir in chicken, celery, green onions, and cilantro. Pour dressing over all; toss to coat well. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Makes 8 servings.
To Tote
Transport salad and sesame seeds in an insulated cooler with ice packs.
Note
About 1-1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts will yield 4 cups chopped cooked chicken; 12 ounces will yield 2 cups chopped cooked chicken.
Nutrition information
Calories 399, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 754 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 4%, Iron 16%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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