Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe: Easy, Fresh, and Flavorful Twist
Enjoy a tasty and unique take on pasta salad with this easy Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad recipe. Packed with flavor and fresh ingredients, it’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, snap peas, bell pepper, carrots, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped peanuts or cashews.
- This salad is best served cold, making it a great make-ahead option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg