Spicy Vietnamese ZENB Penne Pasta Salad

This low fat Spicy Vietnamese Pasta Salad is a delicious way to enjoy ZENB Penne Pasta and provides a good source of protein. Whether enjoying as a main dish or as a side, the spicy flavor is sure to tickle your tastebuds and make you want more.

• 12 ounces ZENB Penne Pasta made from 100% Yellow Peas, uncooked
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
• 4 limes, juiced (about ¼ cup)
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (Asian chili garlic paste)
• 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken meat
• 2 cups loosely packed mint leaves, divided

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Rinse pasta under cold running water until chilled. Drain well.

2.

Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey and salt in medium bowl. Add cucumber slices and carrots. Ensure vegetables are submerged in the vinegar mixture.

3.

Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, oil, sambal, remaining honey and salt in large serving bowl. Add pasta, chicken and 1 cup mint leaves; toss gently to combine. Drain pickled vegetables; discard vinegar brine. Add pickled veggies to pasta. Garnish with remaining mint leaves before serving.