posted by Connie 07-22-98 8:56 PM
Oriental Chicken/Pasta Salad
Source: "Cooking Healthy with no added fat, salt or sugar" by Gloria Rose
8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
1 ro 2 cups broccoli flowerets, steamed until crisp-tender
2 green onion, sliced
1 cup snow peas, steamed until crisp-tender
1 carrot, julienned, steamed until crisp-tender
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, sliced
ORIENTAL DRESSING
1 tea. cornstarch
2 Tbls. + 1 tea. chicken stock
1 Tbl. low-sodium soy sauce
3 Tbls. rice vinegar
1 Tbl. fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tea. grated gingerroot
2 green onions, sliced
1/3 teas. five-spice powder
1 tea. apple juice concentrate
2 drops Oriental sesame oil
1 cup shredded cooked chicken (or tuna)
Cook pasta in boiling water in a large saucepan until tender but firm.
Drain. Rinse with cold water. Mix pasta with vegetables.
Mix dressing ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil 1
minute, stirring constantly.
Pour warm dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Add chicken (Or tuna for a variation) Serve at room temperature. Makes 4 servings.