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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package radiatore pasta ¼ cup sesame seeds ¼ cup salad oil ¾ cup soy sauce ½ cup white wine vinegar 3 ½ tablespoons sugar 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken ½ cup chopped fresh parsley ½ cup coarsely chopped green onion 4 cups torn fresh spinach leaves

Nutrition Info

475.1 calories carbohydrate: 54 g cholesterol: 36.4 mg fat: 19.4 g fiber: 4 g protein: 23.3 g saturatedFat: 3.8 g servingSize: - sodium: 1871.2 mg sugar: 10.1 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

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.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in sesame seeds and cook until golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Pour dressing into a sealable container, and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together pasta, cooked chicken, and 1 cup dressing (reserve remaining dressing). Cover salad, and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
Directly before serving, stir in parsley, green onions, and spinach. Toss with remaining dressing, if desired.

6 servings

This is perfect for any potluck. This salad packs a lot of flavor and is very hearty. You will get rave reviews with this one.