Pacific Rim Blend Pasta Salad (Pappardelle's Pasta)

Chef #1406671's Note:

This is a recipe from Pappardelle's Pasta. You can buy their stuff at Pike Place Market in Seattle and online. This recipe works with regular pasta too, but really is best with their Pacific Rim Blend. The dressing has some interesting twists, making it a refreshing salad option.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ lb pappardelle's pacif rim blend pasta (or regular pasta)
• 2 grilled chicken breasts , cut into 1 inch cubes
• ¼ cup green onion , diced
• 2 red bell peppers , sliced into bite-sized pieces
• 1 bunch cilantro , chopped
• ½ cup raw peanuts

Sauce

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (I only use 1)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon red chili pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot , peeled and finely minced

Directions:

1. 1. Combine sauce ingredients in bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2. Cook pasta in 6-8 quarts of rapidly boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain pasta.
3. 3. In a small pan, roast peanuts until fragrant. Chop coarsely.
4. 4. In a large serving bowl, add cooled/cooled pasta, chicken, green onions, red bell peppers, and sauce. Mix well. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and peanuts.