Sesame Ginger Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 10 oz chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• 6 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted(optional)
• 2 tbsp green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until just tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cool water to stop cooking; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and honey until smooth.

3. 3

   Add shredded chicken, cooled pasta, shredded cabbage, and diced cucumber to the bowl. Toss until evenly coated with the sesame-ginger dressing.

4. 4

   Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve topped with sesame seeds and green onions (if using).