Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad
Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad might be just the main course you are searching for. This dairy free recipe serves 6. One serving contains 429 calories, 21g of protein, and 18g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 53 minutes. A mixture of bell pepper, bow tie pasta, spinach, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.
Instructions
To make the dressing, whisk together the ginger root, rice vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soup mix, sugar, and garlic until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add the bowtie pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and rinse under cold water.
Place pasta in a large bowl.
To make the salad, toss the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, carrot, spinach, mandarin oranges, chicken, and almonds with the pasta.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, and toss again to coat evenly.