Chinese Chicken Noodle Salad

Chinese Chicken Noodle Salad

"If you love pasta salads that contain crisp veggies you'll love this. The dressing is really delicious. The flavors get better after 2 or 3 days in the fridge."

Ingredients

16 ounces barilla plus spaghetti

2 cups diagonally sliced fresh snow peas
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 cup red bell peppers, julienned
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
salt and pepper, to taste
chili oil (optional)

Directions

Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 9 minutes.

Add sliced snow peas and cook for 1 more minute.

Drain and rinse under cold, running water.

Drain well.

Combine pasta mixture, chicken, green onions and bell pepper in a very large mixing bowl. Set aside.

In a separate bowl combine teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, sesame oil. Also salt, pepper and chili oil (if using).

Pour over pasta mixture and toss well.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Keeps well in the fridge for up to a week.