Spinach-Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Spinach-Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) packages radiatore (or any other 'fun' shape) or 2 (16 ounce) packages rotelle pasta (or any other 'fun' shape); 3 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley; ½ cup coarsely chopped green onion; 4 cups torn fresh spinach leaves (I prefer baby spinach); 2 cups matchstick carrots (I purchase pre-cut in bags at grocery, or you can julienne regular carrots yourself); 2 cups diced red bell peppers; ½ cup sesame seeds; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground ginger; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 (16 ounce) packages radiatore (or any other 'fun' shape) or 2 (16 ounce) packages rotelle pasta (or any other 'fun' shape)
3 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup coarsely chopped green onion
4 cups torn fresh spinach leaves (I prefer baby spinach)
2 cups matchstick carrots (I purchase pre-cut in bags at grocery, or you can julienne regular carrots yourself)
2 cups diced red bell peppers
½ cup sesame seeds
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
4
Stir in sesame seeds and cook until golden brown.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Stir in vinegars, ginger, black pepper, and sugar.
7
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8
Pour dressing into a sealable container, and set aside.
9
In a large bowl, mix together pasta, cooked chicken, carrots, pepper, and 3/4 of the dressing (reserve remaining dressing).
10
Cover salad, and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
11
Directly before serving, stir in parsley, green onions, and spinach.
12
Toss with remaining dressing, if desired.
13
* Make sure you taste the dressing as you're adding ingredients; you may find that you need more or less of each, depending on your taste.

1427

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (16 ounce) packages radiatore (or any other 'fun' shape) or 2 (16 ounce) packages rotelle pasta (or any other 'fun' shape), 3 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken, ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, ½ cup coarsely chopped green onion, and more.

Yes, Spinach-Chicken Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach-Chicken Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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