Chinese Style Pasta Salad
Source of Recipe
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1 16-ounce packages dried fettuccine or linguine
4 cups chopped cooked chicken*
1-1/2 cups thinly bias-sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 8-ounce bottle Asian vinaigrette salad dressing
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Transfer fettuccine to a very large bowl. Stir in chicken, celery, green onions, and cilantro. Pour dressing over all; toss to coat well. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Makes 8 servings.
To Tote: Transport salad and sesame seeds in an insulated cooler with ice packs.
*Note: About 1-1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts will yield 4 cups chopped cooked chicken; 12 ounces will yield 2 cups chopped cooked chicken.
Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 399
total fat: 9g
saturated fat: 2g
monounsaturated fat: 2g
polyunsaturated fat: 2g
cholesterol: 62mg
sodium: 754mg
carbohydrate: 48g
total sugar: 5g
fiber: 2g
protein: 29g
vitamin A: 0%
vitamin C: 6%
calcium: 4%
iron: 16%
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