Chinese-Style Pasta Salad

Pasta steps in for steamed rice in this Asian-inspired main dish salad. Take it to a potluck or cookout.


Chinese-Style Pasta Salad

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Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
Related Categories: Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 16-ounce packages
    dried fettuccine or linguine
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  • 4 cups
    chopped cooked chicken*
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    thinly bias-sliced celery
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  • 1/2 cup
    sliced green onions
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  • 1/4 cup
    snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
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  • 1 8-ounce bottle
    Asian vinaigrette salad dressing
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  • 2 teaspoons
    sesame seeds, toasted
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Directions
1.
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
Per serving: 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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