Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad – Dream bowls
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Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad

December 11, 2023

A delicious and refreshing pasta salad with chicken for those lazy summer afternoons.

You will need:

  • 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breasts
  • 250 grams Farfalle pasta
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup each of rice vinegar and light soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion and 1/3 cup fresh cilantro

How to:

  • Roast the sesame seeds in a skillet on medium flame, until they turn golden brown. Set aside and let them cool.
  • Next, boil the pasta. Drain and keep aside.
  • Combine the soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, pepper powder, garlic powder and sesame seeds. Put the ingredients in a jar with a tight lid and shake it well. Your dressing is ready.
  • Take the pasta in a bowl and pour the sesame seed dressing over it.
  • Stir in the chicken pieces or meatballs, green onions, and cilantro.
  • Toss to mix well and serve. For a truthfully satisfying meal, you can also enjoy this pasta salad with cheesy pizza.

Preparation time: 20min

Cooking time: 10min

Servings: 4

Nutritional value: Calories – 349, carbohydrates –38.3g, protein – 15.9g, fat – 15.2g, cholesterol -24mg