Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad Ingredients 6-ounces farfalle pasta 12-14 ounces (~1 3/4 cup) cooked diced chicken* 4 cups romaine salad mix 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds 1 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup chopped scallions wonton strips or chow mein noodles* Dressing 1-2 small cloves garlic 1 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2-3 T low sodium soy sauce 1 T toasted sesame oil 1 T toasted sesame seeds 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup clear flavorless oil Directions Pasta: Boil the pasta according to package directions Salad: Add the romaine mix, cooked pasta, chicken, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, chopped cilantro, and scallions to a large bowl. Dress the salad with the desired amount of dressing Dressing: Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar, cover and give it a good shake until the ingredients combine. Note that if you use 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, you'll get a sweeter dressing, 3 tablespoons yield a more balanced flavor. We prefer it with 3 tablespoons Notes https://littlespicejar.com/sesame-chicken-pasta-salad-ginger-dressing/ |