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Easy Creamy Cold Sesame Noodle Salad with Rotisserie Chicken

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A quick and easy cold noodle salad featuring creamy sesame dressing, shredded rotisserie chicken, and fresh crunchy vegetables. Perfect for a light, satisfying meal on warm days.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces dried spaghetti or Asian-style wheat noodles
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
  • 1/3 cup creamy tahini
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • 2–4 tablespoons warm water (to thin dressing)
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)
  • 1 medium cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dried spaghetti and cook according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse under cold water until completely cool. Shake off as much water as possible.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add warm water gradually, whisking until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
  4. Thinly slice cucumber and scallions. Shred rotisserie chicken, removing skin and bones. Chop cilantro or parsley if using.
  5. In a large serving bowl, combine cooled noodles, shredded chicken, cucumber, scallions, and herbs. Pour the dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
  6. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Rinse noodles well to prevent clumping. Adjust dressing thickness with warm water. Use toasted sesame oil sparingly to avoid overpowering flavor. Shred chicken finely for better texture. Salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days. For gluten-free, swap spaghetti with rice noodles and use gluten-free soy sauce. Almond butter can substitute tahini if preferred.

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