Best 8 Asian Noodle And Pasta Salad Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary expedition across Asia, where diverse noodle and pasta salads await your discovery.**

From the vibrant streets of Bangkok to the bustling markets of Tokyo, tantalizing noodle and pasta salads beckon with their aromatic allure. Embark on a flavor-filled journey as we unveil a collection of delectable recipes that showcase the culinary diversity of Asia. Dive into the spicy depths of Thailand with a fiery noodle salad, where rice noodles dance in a symphony of tangy tamarind, fiery chili, and the refreshing crunch of vegetables. Transport yourself to Vietnam with a refreshing rice noodle salad, where the delicate balance of fish sauce, lime juice, and herbs creates a taste that is both invigorating and harmonious. Savor the umami-rich flavors of Japan with a chilled soba noodle salad, where buckwheat noodles are tossed in a savory dressing made from soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. Indulge in the vibrant colors and bold flavors of Malaysia with a flavorful noodle salad featuring thick rice noodles coated in a rich coconut-based sauce, accented with aromatic spices and an array of crunchy vegetables. These tantalizing noodle and pasta salads, steeped in the culinary traditions of Asia, promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



Asian Noodle Salad image

This Asian Noodle Salad is a wholesome, flavorful cold noodle salad that is filled with fresh vegetables and a light, refreshing Sesame Ginger Dressing.

Provided by Kristen Chidsey

Categories     Salad

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces spaghetti noodles
3 cups broccoli slaw
1 cup thinly sliced red or yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey (or agave, brown sugar, or maple syrup)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • To prepare the dressing, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes together in a large mixing bowl. Set aside
  • Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add a large pinch of salt and pasta to the water once boiling. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Once the noodles are cooked, drain well in a colander but do not rinse the noodles.
  • Add the pasta to the large bowl with the prepared dressing and toss to coat. Allow the noodles to cool slightly (10-15 minutes) before adding the vegetables.
  • Add the broccoli slaw, peppers, green onions, and cilantro, if using, to the noodles and toss to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours before serving.
  • Before serving, add sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 3 g, Sodium 304 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PEANUT NOODLE PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Peanut Noodle Pasta Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, water, salt, whole grain linguine, large carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, peanuts

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup water
salt, for water
1 box whole grain linguine, or pasta of choice
1 cup large carrots, julienned
2 cucumbers, shaved using vegetable peeler
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
3 green onions, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha, water, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and water.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  • Combine pasta with the sliced vegetables in a large bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or overnight. To serve, garnish with chopped cilantro and peanuts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams

EASY ASIAN PASTA SALAD



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Cool pasta salad on a hot summer day is the perfect BBQ side dish. It is always one of the first things to go.

Provided by MrsHollowell

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Spaghetti Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sugar snap peas

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and toss with olive oil.
  • Whisk soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame seeds, chili sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl until sugar dissolves. Toss soy sauce mixture with pasta; top with green onions, red bell pepper, and snap peas. Refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight to allow flavors to blend. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1387.2 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



Asian Noodle Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ounces thin spaghetti
One 8-ounce bag julienne/fine-cut carrots (about 1 1/2 cups)
One 6-ounce bag baby sweet peppers, seeded and sliced thinly into rings (about 1 cup)
One 4-ounce bag bean sprouts (about 1 cup)
3 English cucumbers, halved, seeds removed and sliced
3 scallions, sliced
Up to 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 head or more napa cabbage, sliced
1/2 head or more purple cabbage, sliced
1/2 bunch kale, leaves torn off the stalks and shredded
2 cups peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • For the salad: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to the package directions. Drain, rinse and let cool.
  • Mix together the cooked spaghetti, carrots, peppers, bean sprouts, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, napa cabbage, purple cabbage and kale. Add the peanuts and toss together.
  • For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil and garlic in a medium bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix together with tongs or your hands. If the salad seems a little dry, just mix up a little more of the wet ingredients of the dressing and throw it in. It's a very organic process.
  • Transfer to a large platter and serve.

LIGHTER ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



Lighter Asian Noodle Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (from about a 2-inch piece)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 red chile, thinly sliced
1 cup cashew halves
2 cups grated carrots (from about 3 medium carrots)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, plus whole leaves, for garnish
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus whole leaves, for garnish
2 zucchini, spiraled thin
2 Persian cucumbers, halved and thinly sliced
2 yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 small red cabbage, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, ginger, honey, sesame oil, garlic, lime juice and chile in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Lightly toast the cashews in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Coarsely chop and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the carrots, chopped mint, chopped basil, zucchini noodles, cucumbers, bell peppers, cabbage and toasted cashews. Add the dressing to the bowl and toss together gently (zucchini noodles are fragile). Garnish with mint and basil leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 398 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 15 grams

DANG COLD ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



Dang Cold Asian Noodle Salad image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package soba noodles
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced or julienned
5 green onions, bottom 4 inches, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced napa cabbage
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or julienned
1/2 cup julienned bok choy
1 cup bean sprouts, optional
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
4 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium stock pot, boil water, add salt and cook noodles. When finished, place noodles in an ice water bath to cool. Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili oil, hoisin and extra-virgin olive oil. Mix thoroughly and then combine prepared vegetables and noodles.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts.

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD



Crunchy Noodle Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Kosher salt
1/2 pound thin spaghetti
1 pound sugar snap peas
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds, divided
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
2 red bell peppers, cored and seeded, and thinly sliced
4 scallions (white and green parts), sliced diagonally
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, return to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp tender. Lift the sugar snap peas from the water with a slotted spoon and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Drain.
  • For the dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and peanut butter in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the spaghetti, sugar snap peas, peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and the parsley and toss together.

SHANGHAI NOODLE SALAD



Shanghai Noodle Salad image

Tangy, addictive, Asian pasta salad. Great for lunch boxes! Instead of chili flakes, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of chili paste to the whisked dressing ingredients.

Provided by Tina Kauffman

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh thick Chinese wheat noodles
¼ cup ketchup
3 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
3 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
¼ cup chopped green onion
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
1 small zucchini, cut into matchsticks
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the Chinese noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until they have cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Rinse the noodles with cold water several times to chill, then drain again.
  • In a large salad bowl, whisk together the ketchup, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, kosher salt, and lime juice until the brown sugar has dissolved. Place the noodles, green onion, carrots, zucchini, red pepper, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes into the bowl, and gently toss to thoroughly mix the salad and coat with dressing. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1314.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of noodles and pastas. This will give your salad a more interesting texture and flavor. Some good options include soba noodles, udon noodles, ramen noodles, spaghetti, and penne.
  • Cook the noodles or pasta according to the package directions. Be sure to drain them well and rinse them with cold water before adding them to the salad.
  • Choose a flavorful dressing. A good dressing will bring all the flavors of the salad together. Some good options include peanut dressing, sesame dressing, and ginger dressing.
  • Add a variety of vegetables. Vegetables will add color, crunch, and nutrients to your salad. Some good options include carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and snow peas.
  • Add some protein. Protein will help to make your salad more filling and satisfying. Some good options include grilled chicken, tofu, and shrimp.
  • Top your salad with nuts, seeds, or herbs. This will add extra flavor and texture to your salad.

Conclusion:

Asian noodle and pasta salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a meal. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of noodles, vegetables, proteins, and dressings to choose from, the possibilities are endless. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give an Asian noodle or pasta salad a try.

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