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5 from 1 vote

Quick Asian Spinach Salad

This Quick Asian Spinach Salad gets a short-cut from rotisserie chicken. Bowtie pasta, crunchy veggies and a sesame dressing round out a satisfying dish. 
Cook Time8 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asian spinach salad
Servings: 4 -6 Servings
Calories: 452kcal
Author: Barbara Bakes LLC

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces bowtie pasta
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 8- ounce can sliced water chestnuts drained
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
  • ½ cup Asian toasted sesame dressing
  • Chopped cilantro and sesame seeds for serving optional

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions (add a drop of vegetable oil to the cooking water, optional). Once pasta is tender but firm, strain the pasta and then soak it (in the strainer) in an ice bath to cool it quickly. Remove from water and strain again to remove any water.
  • Add cooked pasta, spinach, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, carrots and chicken to a large bowl and use tongs to mix together. 
  • When ready to serve, add the dressing and toss to mix together. Add additional dressing to taste. Top with cilantro and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 619mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g