Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad
This Chinese chicken pasta salad combines tender chicken, rotini pasta, crunchy vegetables, chow mein noodles, and a creamy sesame soy dressing for a pasta salad that’s perfect for potlucks, summer dinners, and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup fresh snow peas
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 4 cups cooked rotini
- 1 1/2 cups chopped napa cabbage
- 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts drained
- 1 cup chow mein noodles
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add the chicken, snow peas, carrots, bell pepper, cooked pasta, napa cabbage, water chestnuts, chow mein noodles, and scallions to a large bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mayonnaise, yogurt, ginger, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors come together before serving.