1cuplite Asian vinaigrette salad dressing (such as Newman's Own Lite Sesame Ginger)
2tablespoonsAsian Seasoning Mix**
2tablespoonspeanut butter
2mediumcarrots, peeled
1mediumred bell pepper
½cupdry-roasted peanuts, roughy chopped
1cuplightly packed fresh basil, roughly chopped
3cupsdiced cooked lean chicken breast (about 1 pound)
Additional chopped peanuts for garnish, optional
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot. Drain the pasta and rinse it well under cold running water. Once pasta is cool, transfer it to a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
Meanwhile make the dressing. Whisk together the vinaigrette, Asian seasoning mix and peanut butter in small bowl and set it aside.
Cut the carrots into skinny julienne strips.
Cut bell pepper lengthwise into skinny ¼-inch strips.
Cut carrots and bell pepper strips crosswise into 1-in. pieces.
Add the chicken, carrots, bell pepper, chopped peanuts,chopped basil and dressing to the pasta and mix well.
Garnish with additional chopped peanuts, if desired.
Recipe Notes
**I used Asian seasoning mix from the Pampered Chef but I'm sure any brand of Asian seasoning blend from the grocery store would work well.Variations and Additions No chicken? Substitute with your favorite lean protein. I think chopped shrimp or sriracha tofu would be delicious.No basil? Use an equal amount of chopped cilantro.No Asian spices? Asian spices can be difficult to find in some areas, so if you can't find it leave it out and it will still be delicious. I mixed the dressing with just a lite sesame ginger dressing and peanut butter and it tasted great.No peanut butter? This recipe only calls for 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. To make it a little lighter, make you own by mixing powdered peanut butter with water.Serving size: 1 cupClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.7*SmartPoints (Green plan)7*SmartPoints (Blue plan)4*SmartPoints (Purple plan)8*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chicken Satay Pasta Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 302Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 502mg21%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 21g42%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.