Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad
Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad brings tender bow ties and shredded chicken together with a soy-sesame dressing, bright rice vinegar, and a touch of ginger. Toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and green onions add nutty crunch and fresh aromatics. It’s a light, flavorful dish perfect for warm-weather picnics, potlucks, or a make-ahead lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted. Take off the heat and set aside.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer it to a large bowl.
- 3
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
- 4
Pour the sesame dressing over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Gently mix in the chicken, cilantro, and green onions.
- Calories 405.01 kcal High 20%
- Protein 16.92 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 50.56 g 18%
- Total Fat 16.22 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 2.43 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.85 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 980.21 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 6.25 g --
- Added Sugars 1.05 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 16.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 284.24 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 8.0 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooked Lemon Chicken Breast, Dry Pasta, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 405.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad?
- It is a Chinese salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooked Lemon Chicken Breast, Dry Pasta, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 405.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad healthy?
- Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 405.01 calories and 16.92 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 980.21 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.43 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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