A refreshing light pasta salad with a delicious Asian flair. Great for a summer cookout or picnic. Tastes great right away, and even better if you can allow it to marinate for a while.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups sesame seeds
- 1 package bow tie pasta , 16 ounce
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 0.33 cups light soy sauce
- 0.33 cups rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 3 cups shredded , cooked chicken breast meat
- 0.33 cups chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.33 cups chopped green onion
Instructions
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1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
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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 pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
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3
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
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4
Pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.
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