Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken

Delight in the refreshing blend of flavors in Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken—a quick and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion! Cook and chill whole wheat spaghetti before tossing it with tender shredded rotisserie chicken, crisp red bell pepper, green onions, and fragrant cilantro. Drizzle with a savory dressing crafted from soy sauce, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and a hint of red pepper flakes. Top with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor. Best enjoyed chilled, this salad offers a harmonious fusion of Asian-inspired tastes and wholesome ingredients, delivering a burst of freshness in every bite for a delightful dining experience!

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cold rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • ½ lb whole wheat spaghetti, cooked and cooled
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin on a long bias
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced

Directions:

Cook spaghetti to package directions. Place in the fridge to cool.

In the meantime, in a small bowl mix together soy sauce, ginger, garlic, brown sugar and red pepper flakes. In a large bowl, toss together chicken, whole wheat spaghetti, green onion, cilantro, red bell pepper and soy sauce dressing. Top with sesame seeds, salad is best served cold.

Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:

Plant-based: Omit the chicken. Add extra veggies.

Gluten-free: Use gluten-free spaghetti.

Add spice: Mix some sambal or sriracha into the soy sauce mixture.