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    Asian Chicken Salad with Noodles and Creamy Peanut Sauce

    By Julia | Updated: Jul 19, 2018 | Published: Mar 25, 2014 | 16 Comments

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    Asian chicken noodle salad with homemade ginger sesame peanut dressing - easy-to-make dinner for busy weeknights.  Spaghetti pasta with snap peas and sliced red bell peppers is combined with shredded cooked chicken or sliced grilled chicken.   The creamy peanut salad dressing is made with dark sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, fresh ginger, creamy peanut butter and toasted sesame seeds.

    Asian chicken noodle salad with homemade ginger sesame peanut dressing

     

    Introducing my new favorite Asian chicken salad: crunchy veggies, soft noodles, grilled or cooked chicken - all mixed in with the delicious, creamy, deeply flavored, sweet and sour, slightly spicy peanut sauce.  So tasty! Fast and easy!A great dish to prepare after a busy work day.

    If you've got some leftover chicken (grilled, cooked, boiled, etc.) - this is a perfect recipe to use it up! If you are a peanut sauce addict, you'll love the exceptional flavor of the dressing!

    Asian chicken noodle salad with homemade ginger sesame peanut dressing

    If you tend to get bored with the regular pasta salads, this recipe is a great alternative and a great way to bring some variety (and color!) into your everyday meals.  Best served at room temperature (not too cold and not too hot).  Enjoy!

    Asian chicken noodle salad with homemade ginger sesame peanut dressing

    5 from 4 votes

    Asian Chicken Salad with Noodles and Creamy Peanut Sauce

    Asian chicken noodle salad with homemade ginger sesame peanut dressing - easy-to-make dinner for busy weeknights.  Spaghetti pasta with snap peas and sliced red bell peppers is combined with shredded cooked chicken or sliced grilled chicken.   
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories per serving 548 kcal

    Ingredients

    Peanut Salad Dressing:

    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ¼ cup dark sesame oil
    • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
    • ⅓ cup soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 cloves garlic , minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger , grated or ¼ teaspoon dried ginger
    • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds , toasted and divided
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter , such as JiF

    Asian Chicken Noodle Salad:

    • 1 pound spaghetti or linguine
    • 1 pound sugar snap peas
    • 2 red bell peppers , cored and seeded, and thinly sliced
    • 4 green onions , sliced
    • 2 cups chicken , sliced grilled or rotisserie chicken (cooked)

    Instructions 

    Peanut Salad Dressing:

    • In a medium bowl, combine and whisk together the vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and peanut butter. Optional: if your sauce is to thick, add a little bit of water at a time to reach the desired consistency (maximum ¼ cup of water).

    Asian Chicken Noodle Salad:

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti (or linguine) and cook according to package directions. Drain, rinse under very cold water (to stop cooking), drain again and set aside.
    • Bring another pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, and cook for about 5 minutes, until peas are crisp tender. Drain, rinse under very cold water (to stop cooking), drain again and set aside.
    • Combine the noodles, sugar snap peas, rec bell peppers and green onions (scallions) in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the noodle-veggie mixture. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and toss together. Top with sliced or shredded chicken. Alternatively, you can mix in the chicken together with other salad ingredients and toss with the salad dressing.

    Notes

    Adapted from Food Network

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Asian Chicken Salad with Noodles and Creamy Peanut Sauce
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    548
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    27
    g
    42
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    50
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    21
    mg
    7
    %
    Sodium
     
    642
    mg
    28
    %
    Potassium
     
    511
    mg
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    57
    g
    19
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    11
    g
    12
    %
    Protein
     
    20
    g
    40
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1645
    IU
    33
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    73.8
    mg
    89
    %
    Calcium
     
    85
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    3.3
    mg
    18
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Keyword Asian chicken salad, Asian noodle salad, chicken noodle salad
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    1. TomBT

      March 21, 2024 at 7:14 pm

      Another excellent rating from the family and another great recipe for my binder. Increased the amount of sauce and used a store bought cooked chicken already seasoned. Quick and easy. The peanut sauce is delicious. I blanched the red peppers along with the peas. Julia's Album is the best recipe site on the web IMO.

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      • Julia

        March 28, 2024 at 11:37 pm

        Tom, you are too kind!! Thank you for such a sweet comment - it means so much to me!! 🙂 🙂 It put a huge smile on my face!

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    2. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen

      March 29, 2014 at 1:30 am

      Julia, you had me at "delicious, creamy, deeply flavored, sweet & sour, slightly spicy peanut sauce"! This is definitely going on our spring menu. You are right, this is the perfect chicken pasta salad when you want great flavor and color! Just gorgeous, my friend. Thank your for sharing. Already pinned! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Deb

      March 27, 2014 at 11:06 am

      The lush opening photo has me making a grocery list for the scrumptious Asian Chicken Salad! Such a great dinner recipe!

      Reply
    4. Jill @ Vintage Kitchen

      March 27, 2014 at 10:11 am

      I love Asian noodle dishes! This one looks like a keeper!

      Reply
    5. Daniela

      March 26, 2014 at 11:36 pm

      It looks and sounds so good!
      Crunchy and soft, spicy and sweet- could'nt wish for more.
      Oh and Julia- it's such a beautiful dish:)

      Reply
    6. Suzanne

      March 26, 2014 at 9:48 pm

      That looks delicious - I love those flavours. It is so pretty too with all those colours.

      Reply
    7. Liz

      March 26, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      I'm going to make this for dinner ASAP!!! I love Asian noodle salads!

      Reply
    8. John@Kitchen Riffs

      March 26, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      What a pretty dish! And interesting combo of flavors. I don't really get bored with pasta salads, but it's always nice to have a change of pace. And this is such a great switch from what I normally do! Really nice -- thanks.

      Reply
    9. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen

      March 26, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      Gorgeous pictures Julia! So vivid! I feel like I could reach into the computer screen and touch the food. Love the combination of flavors in this salad!

      Reply
    10. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You

      March 26, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      Oh, Julia! This looks so good...I do enjoy Asian salads a lot! This one with peanut sauce (my fave), ginger, noodles, chicken, and also all those tasty Asian condiments fills the eyes of many. I bet this is love at first bite...

      Reply
    11. Matt @ Runner Savvy

      March 25, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      Looks delicious!

      Reply
    12. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      March 25, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      That's a great combination...your chicken salad looks super duper delicious, Julia.

      Reply
    13. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan

      March 25, 2014 at 12:45 pm

      You reeled me in with "sweet & sour, slightly spicy peanut sauce" - this sauce sounds amazing!

      Reply
    14. Ashley

      March 25, 2014 at 12:24 pm

      Mmmm I love peanut sauce! This sounds like an awesome salad! Perfect for lunches too!

      Reply
    15. ela@GrayApron

      March 25, 2014 at 4:54 am

      I agree... me too - love the crunchy veggies, soft noodles and juicy chicken...covered in delicious sauce! 🙂 ela

      Reply

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