How to Make Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and refreshing dish to serve at your next gathering or to enjoy as a light and satisfying meal? Look no further than this mouthwatering Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad recipe! Packed with vibrant flavors and textures, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe arsenal.

Combining the zesty sweetness of mandarin oranges, the crunch of fresh vegetables, the tenderness of grilled chicken, and the satisfying chew of pasta, this salad offers a delightful ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 1 (8 ounce) package bow tie (farfalle) pasta
  • ½ cucumber - scored, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped red onion
  • 2 diced Roma tomatoes
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 (6 ounce) bag fresh spinach
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 53 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    425 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 358mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 623mg