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Mandarin Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients

DRESSING .
1 garlic clove, minced .
2 bunches green onions, sliced .
1 tbsp sugar .
1 (8 oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained .
3 tbsps soy sauce .
2 c fresh mushrooms, sliced .
2 c carrots, shredded .
2 garlic cloves, minced .
1 1/2 tsps seasoning salt .
2/3 c oil, canola or vegetable .
1/2 c white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar .
1 (6 oz) package frozen snow peas, thawed & drained .
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes .
1 tbsp honey .
2 (11 oz) cans mandarin oranges .
2 tbsps butter or margarine .
1 (1 lb) package angel hair pasta, broken into thirds (cappelini) or thin spaghetti, broken into thirds (vermacelli) .
3 tbsps sesame seeds, toasted .
1/2 tsp ground ginger

Directions

Step #1 Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step #2 Drain pasta, rinsing with cold water; set aside.
Step #3 In large skillet, saute chicken & garlic in butter until chicken juices run clear; sprinkle with seasoned salt.
Step #4 Remove chicken with a slotted spoon; set aside.
Step #5 In same skillet, saute water chestnuts for 2-3 mins.
Step #6 Meanwhile, drain oranges, reserving 1/2 c juice.
Step #7 In a large serving bowl, chicken, mushrooms, pasta, mix oranges, peas, water chestnuts, carrots & onions.
Step #8 In a quart-sized jar or similar container with tight-fitting lid, sugar, vinegar, mix the oil, garlic, soy sauce, honey, ginger & reserved mandarin orange juice; shake well.
Step #9 Pour over pasta mixture & toss.
Step #10 Sprinkle top with sesame seeds.
Step #11 Refrigerate until serving.
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