How to Make Asian Pasta Salad

This Asian Pasta Salad Recipe is fresh, crunchy, and utterly irresistible. Filled with juicy chicken, fried wontons, crunchy greens, sweet mandarins, and the very best Asian sesame vinaigrette, it’s easy to enjoy this Asian Pasta Salad as a satisfying lunch or light dinner and perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer BBQs.

Asian Pasta Salad

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What goes in the bowl?

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Key Ingredients: – Cabbage, green onions (scallions), and carrotsCilantro:  – Fried wontons AND fried chow mein noodlesShredded chickenMandarin orangesNoodles Swipe up for the full list!

Create vinaigrette by combining ingredients in a jar, shaking vigorously, seasoning, and refrigerating.

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How to Make Asian Pasta Salad

Cook chicken in boiling water for 20-25 minutes, then remove, cover, and let cool before shredding.

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How to Make Asian Pasta Salad

Cook pasta according to package instructions, checking doneness frequently, ensuring slightly undercooked noodles. Drain and rinse thoroughly.

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How to Make Asian Pasta Salad

Mix noodles, chicken with half vinaigrette, drain cooked noodles, return to pot, shake, and pour half dressing over noodles.

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How to Make Asian Pasta Salad

Combine cabbage, cilantro, green onions, carrots, Mandarin oranges, chow mein noodles, and wonton noodles in a bowl.

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How to Make Asian Pasta Salad

To serve the pasta salad, add chicken and noodles, drizzle with Asian vinaigrette, and mix well. For leftovers, mix in individual serving bowls and drizzle with vinaigrette. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, or sesame seeds if desired.

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How to Make Asian Pasta Salad

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