THAI CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD 
1/2 lb. pasta spirals, cooked
1 lb. chicken breasts, cooked and diced
6 to 8 blanched broccoli flowerettes
1 red bell pepper, slivered
1/2 c. slivered water chestnuts
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. lime juice
2 tbsp. oil (vegetable)
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. minced lemongrass
2 tsp. minced ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 chili pepper, minced

In large bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, oil, sesame oil, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and chili pepper. Add pasta, chicken, broccoli, bell pepper, and water chestnuts; toss well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and toss again before serving. Can also add shrimp, scallops, asparagus, green beans, chopped green onions as variations.

 

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