Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup sesame seeds

• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1/3 cup light soy sauce

• 1/3 cup rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 3 tablespoons white sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat

• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 1/3 cup chopped green onion

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted.

• Remove from heat, and set aside.

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

• Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente.

• Drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool.

• Transfer to a large bowl in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper.

• Shake well & pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly.

• Gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.