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.