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Servings: 4
Calories: 592kcal
Chicken Pasta Salad with Sesame Dressing
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Tamari Sauce
- 2 tablespoons [sesame oil]
- 2 tablespoons cup [rice wine vinegar]
- 3 tablespoons [olive oil]
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 Garlic Clove Crushed
- 4 ounces uncooked whole wheat pasta such as fusilli rotini, shells, penne or bowties
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken or 3/4 pound boneless chicken breast.
- 4 green onions diced
- 6 ounces baby spinach
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions
- While pasta is cooking combine the dressing ingredients (tamari sauce through crushed garlic clove) in a small jar and shake well, or add the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk with a fork.
- Place the cooked and drained pasta into a bowl, add the chicken, onions and spinach.
- Pour the dressing over salad, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve at room temperature or place in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 140mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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