Pasta Recipe - SALAD TRICOLORE

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb (225g) fresh tomato rotelli or 6 1/2 oz (180g) dried

• 1 tsp (5ml) peanut oil

• 1/2 lb (225g) sliced cooked chicken

• 1/4 cup (60ml) sesame seeds, toasted

• 1 large bunch spinach or Swiss chard, rinsed and dried, torn into pieces

• 1 bunch green onions, sliced thinly, including green parts

DRESSING

• 1/4 cup (60ml) peanut oil

• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

• 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce

• 1/4 cup (60ml) rice wine vinegar

• 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 tbsp (20-40ml) sugar

• salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Method:

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Put in a large salad bowl and stir in peanut oil. Cool.

2. Add chicken and sesame seeds.

3. TO PREPARE DRESSING: In a jar combine all dressing ingredients and shake well.

4. Pour dressing over salad. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

5. To serve, toss green onions and spinach through the salad.