SPECIAL SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

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With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a definite crowd-pleaser. Water chestnuts and a teriyaki dressing give this main dish its Asian flare. -Carolee Ewell, Santaquin, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 22 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 cup canola oil
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/3 cups honey-roasted peanuts
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a very large bowl. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Just before serving, add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Abraham Mwamba
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sesame chicken salad didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The chicken was a bit dry and the salad was bland.


Irfan Chahat
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Subhan Afridi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Khuzama Ramzan
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The sesame chicken salad was a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Chinyere Jumbo
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Maruf Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of sesame chicken, but this salad was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Rajendra Kevin
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This is the best sesame chicken salad I've ever had! The dressing is amazing and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Shankar Shah
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The sesame chicken salad was delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the salad was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Joy ekpo
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Sophie Misura
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This sesame chicken salad is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the salad is flavorful and refreshing.


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