bow tie pasta/w mustard-sesame
Ginger "juice" and Dijon mustard add a unique intensity to this chicken pasta salad.(Eating well magazine).
prep time
35 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless,skinless chicken breasts, cooked and thinly sliced
- 4 - inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 8 ounces pkg. snow peas, stems and strings removed
- 1 pound whole wheat bow-tie pasta(farfalle)
- 2 - stalks celery, sliced on the bias
- 1 - red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4x3-inch strips
- 2 - scallions, green part only, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- - salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
How To Make bow tie pasta/w mustard-sesame
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Step 1Place chicken pieces in a bowl and chill. Mustard-Sesame Dressisng: Finely grate ginger into a fine sieve placed over a small bowl. Firmly press out all the liquid with the back of a spoon. (You should have about 1 1/2 Tablespoons liquid). Add mustard, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and soy sauce to the ginger juice and whisk until creamy; set aside.
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Step 2Salad: Bring 4 qt. salted water to a boil. Blanch snow peas in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer to a colander. Rinse under cold running water and set aside. Return the water to a boil, add pasta and cook until just tender, about 8-10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside. Combine celery, bell pepper, scallions and the reserved chicken, snow peas and pasta in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Pasta
Category:
Pasta Salads
Category:
Chicken Salads
Culture:
Asian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
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