Asian Chicken Pasta Salad

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 10 Min

Have some leftover chicken, but not enough for another meal? Asian Chicken Pasta Salad is a great way to s-t-r-e-t-c-h it...so enjoy the savings and terrific Asian flavor, too!

What You'll Need

1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable or sesame oil
2 cups (about 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts) cooked chicken, cut into thin strips
1 cup elbow macaroni
1 (6- to 8-ounce) package frozen snow peas, thawed and drained
1/2 cup sliced scallions (green onions)
1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained, or chopped celery
Chow mein noodles for garnish

What to Do

In a medium bowl, blend soy sauce, mustard, and oil; add chicken and toss lightly until well coated. Chill about 1/2 hour to blend flavors.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni to desired doneness; drain well. Let cool (or rinse with cold water to cool quickly then drain well).
Drain chicken, place in a large bowl, then combine gently with cooled macaroni, snow peas, scallion, and water chestnuts until blended.
Serve immediately or chill until ready to use. Just before serving, garnish with chow mein noodles.