Satay Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: Satay Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 320 g Bow tie pasta; 120 g Peanut butter; 120 g Carrots; 150 g Red bell pepper; 10 g Basil, fresh

Satay Chicken Pasta Salad · ready in 27 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients

A vibrant pasta salad tossed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing that delivers savory satay flavors with a fresh herbal finish.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 27 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

American Thai Main dishes Salads Meal prep Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

320 gBow tie pasta
120 gPeanut butter
120 gCarrots
150 gRed bell pepper
10 gBasil, fresh

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, large mixing bowl, salad servers, small bowl, stockpot, whisk, wooden spoon

Instructions

Cook and cool pasta
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain pasta, rinse under cold running water. Once pasta is cool, transfer to a large bowl. · 12 min
What to look for: pasta tender but firm
Prepare peanut dressing
Mix up dressing, combine vinaigrette, Asian seasoning mix and peanut butter in small bowl. Mix well. · 3 min
What to look for: smooth and creamy
Prep vegetables and herbs
Cut carrots into julienne stripes. Dice bell pepper. Chop peanuts. Chop basil. · 8 min
What to look for: uniform thin pieces
Combine and toss salad
Add chicken, carrots, bell peppers, peanuts, basil and dressing to pasta: mix well. · 4 min
What to look for: evenly coated ingredients

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	28 g
Carbohydrates	55 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	22 g
of which saturated	4 g
Fibre	6 g
Sodium	620 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, peanuts, milk

May contain: soybeans

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Bow tie pasta

whole wheat pasta: Adds fiber and nuttier flavor
rice noodles: Soak and cook briefly to avoid mushy texture

Peanut butter

almond butter: Milder flavor
sunflower seed butter: Good nut free alternative

Carrots

zucchini: Adds moisture
cucumber: Drain excess water

Red bell pepper

yellow bell pepper: Sweeter taste
snow peas: Slice thin

Basil

mint: More refreshing profile
cilantro: Adds citrusy note