Asian Vegetable Pasta Salad

Asian Vegetable Pasta Salad
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Linda Dalton

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@Stripey

This is a variation of a recipe I created a number of years ago that gave me an opportunity to participate in a cook off for Cooking Light magazine. I didn't win the cook off, but the recipe is still a winner in my book. Plus it's easy, with familiar ingredients and even the pickiest eaters like it.

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I love Asian flavors and this recipe is one that I will definitely be making again!  It's very easy to make and packs a flavorful punch. Can't wait to try this again ... I may add some meat or shrimp. Test Kitchen Avatar The Test Kitchen


Rating:

★★★★★ 4 votes

Comments:
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Method:
Steam

Ingredients

  • 3 oz
    linguini, I use Dreamfields low carb
  • 8 oz
    fresh sugar snap peas
  • 2 c
    celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 c
    red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c
    scallions, sliced

  • DRESSING

  • 1/4 c
    rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    low sodium soy sauce
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp
    toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp
    spicy (chili) toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp
    peeled fresh ginger, grated
  • 1
    large garlic clove, grated
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1
    fresno chile seeded and finely chopped (optional)

  • GARNISHES- USE ANY OR ALL

  • ·
    chopped cilantro
  • ·
    dry roasted peanuts chopped
  • ·
    crushed black pepper
  • ·
    toasted sesame seeds or toasted almonds
  • ·
    bean sprouts

How to Make Asian Vegetable Pasta Salad

Step-by-Step

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add the sugar snap peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place cooled pasta/snap pea mixture in a large bowl, stir in the celery, red pepper, and scallions.
  2. To make the dressing, I put all ingredients into a small jar and shake to combine. Pour dressing over pasta/veggie mix, stir and refrigerate for a half hour or so. Garnish with some or all of suggested condiments.
  3. I sometimes serve this as a side with grilled meat, but also love to stuff lettuce leaves with this salad and enjoy it as a roll-up appetizer. Plus, any vegetables you like should work in this recipe. Try green beans, broccoli, or carrots. You can also add a tablespoon of peanut butter to the dressing and make it a very kid friendly.

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About Asian Vegetable Pasta Salad

Course/Dish: Vegetables Pasta Sides Pasta Salads
Main Ingredient: Pasta
Regional Style: Asian
Collections: Healthier Fare Asian Inspired
Other Tag: Healthy
Hashtags: #celery #bell-pepper #sugar snap peas #pasta #vegetable #asian #pasta salad

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