Asian Spinach Pasta Salad // Linden

This recipe is from a dear dear friend of mine who I reconnected with when we both lived in San Francisco. She made it for me for dinner one night when both our husbands were working late and I have been making it ever since.  Its simple, colorful and full of asian flavor.  Hope you enjoy! 

-Linden

  

spinach - 1/2 bag

farfalle (1 box)

1/2 C. sunflower seeds

2-4 T. sesame seeds

3 cut & cooked chicken breasts (optional)

1 C. bean sprouts

1 red pepper thinly sliced

1 yellow or orange pepper thinly sliced

For dressing (in food processor):

1/2 C. canola oil

1/2 C. sugar

1 t. salt

1 t. minced garlic

1 1/2 t. sesame seed oil

1 t. sesame oil - (this is hard to find.  I have done it with and without and it doesn't make much of a difference.)

3 T. soy sauce

2 T. rice vinegar