Easy Asian Pasta Salad Recipe
I love watching what people buy at the deli counter. And unfortunately what they usually overpay for. Chinese chicken salad is definitely a popular item. DIY is always best and this Asian noodle salad is a fast and easy recipe the whole family will love, ready in 20 minutes, and it’s one of the best pasta salads I’ve eaten in ages. There are so many wonderful flavors because the sauce the chicken cooks in, which then gets tossed with the pasta and vegetables, is packed with the quintessential Chinese chicken salad flavors: soy sauce, sesame, rice wine vinegar, honey, lemon and it keeps the chicken perfectly moist, tender, and coats the pasta and vegetables beautifully. There’s texture galore from all the veggies. Carrots, cabbage, sugar snap peas, bell peppers, edamame. It’s like eating a salad minus the lettuce. Along with dry chow mein noodles, crunchy Fisher Natural Sliced Almonds, peanuts, and sesame seeds, it’s crunchy, hearty, and all the veggies really beefs up the yield. It’s healthy, perfect for summer parties, potlucks, picnics, or busy weeknights. It makes a big batch, which is great for planned leftovers and lunches.
What’s in Asian Pasta Salad?
To make this Asian noodle salad, you’ll need:
Rotini pasta Honey Rice wine vinegar Sesame oil Soy sauce Lemon juice Ground ginger Chicken breasts Purple cabbage Sugar snap peas Edamame Carrots Yellow bell pepper Chow mein noodles Fisher Natural Sliced Almonds Peanuts Green onions Sesame seeds
How to Make Asian Pasta Salad
Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. Add the diced chicken to an oiled skillet and cook until 90% done. Pour the sauce over the chicken and let it bubble away until thickened. Add the sauce and the cooked chicken to the pasta, then add the remaining ingredients. Toss to combine, then serve.
Can I Prep Asian Pasta Salad in Advance?
Yes, this Asian pasta salad will stay fresh up to 3 days in the fridge. However, it’s best within 24 hours of making it (the pasta gets soggy over time).
Tips for Making Asian Pasta Salad
This Asian noodle salad is versatile because you can serve it warm or chilled, making it great for picnics and parties. Use the vegetables I used or improvise and toss in your favorites. If you’re missing a couple of the veggies or nuts I used, that’s likely okay. Go with what you have. If you’re vegetarian, you’re welcome to omit the chicken from this Asian noodle salad. Just be sure to cook the sauce in a skillet anyways because it needs to thicken up before being tossed with the other ingredients.
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