Asian Chicken Pasta Salad

Asian Chicken Pasta Salad

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Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salad

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  8             ounces  Orzo, Small Shells or other small pasta shape -- uncooked
  2               cups  poached chicken -- cut into chunks
  4             ounces  spinach leaves -- stems removed and sliced into strips
     1/2           cup  bean sprouts
     1/2                red bell pepper -- ribs removed and cut into strips
  2                     scallions -- sliced
  3        tablespoons  red wine vinegar
  1         tablespoon  reduced-sodium soy sauce
  1         tablespoon  sesame oil
                        OR
  1         tablespoon  vegetable oil
  2          teaspoons  Teriyaki sauce
  1 1/2    tablespoons  prepared chili sauce
  1         tablespoon  fresh grated ginger
  3        tablespoons  slivered almonds -- toasted

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

In large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken, spinach, sprouts, pepper, and scallions. In a small mixing bowl, mix together remaining ingredients except almonds; whisk well. Toss dressing with pasta mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle almonds over top just before serving.

Cuisine:
  "Asian"
Source:
  "National Pasta Association"
S(Internet address):
  "http://ilovepasta.org/"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 425 Calories; 11g Fat (23.8% calories from fat); 32g Protein; 49g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 60mg Cholesterol; 344mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.