Best 7 Asian Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

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**Savor the tantalizing flavors of Asia with our refreshing Summer Pasta Salad, a symphony of textures and tastes that will transport your palate to a vibrant street market in the Orient.**

From the zesty kick of ginger and garlic to the umami richness of soy sauce and sesame oil, this dish is a culinary journey that celebrates the diverse culinary traditions of Asia. Tender-cooked chicken or tofu, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs mingle in a light and flavorful dressing, while the addition of crunchy peanuts and sesame seeds adds a delightful textural contrast. As you indulge in this vibrant salad, you'll find yourself craving more with every bite.

The recipe offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option with tofu instead of chicken. It also provides a gluten-free alternative using tamari instead of soy sauce, ensuring that everyone can savor this delightful dish.

So, let's embark on a culinary adventure and explore the enticing world of Asian flavors with our Summer Pasta Salad. Gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and get ready to experience a dish that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN PASTA SALAD



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This Asian Pasta Salad has a satisfying crunchy texture and a completely addictive sesame-soy dressing that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
12 ounces bow tie pasta ((about 4 cups))
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast meat (to save time use a store bought rotisserie chicken)
1 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds or peanut pieces

Steps:

  • Mix together dressing ingredients in a jar or bowl with tight fitting lid. Shake well and set aside.
  • Boil bow tie pasta for 10 minutes or about one minute shy of the package directions. Pour cooked pasta into a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool down the pasta. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Mix in remaining salad ingredients. Give dressing a good shake and pour over the salad. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 84 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



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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.

ASIAN SUMMER PASTA SALAD



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This is an easy light supper or lunch pasta salad. It's simple to add chicken, bacon or shrimp to make it a little heartier if you like. Thanks to Jackie for submitting this to our new church cookbook.

Provided by Yia Yia

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 24m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces cooked spaghetti
3/4 cup carrot, julienned
3/4 cup zucchini, julienned
3/4 cup bell pepper, julienned (red, green, yellow or orange)
1/3 cup green onion, and tops chopped
1/2 cup cooked bacon or 1/2 cup cooked turkey, chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (or flakes)
1 teaspoon gingerroot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
coarsely chopped peanuts or cashews
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • When you cook the spaghetti, break it into thirds or fourths upon dropping it in the boiling water.
  • Mix cooked and cooled spaghetti and vegetables in a large bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • In a small bowl mix the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, pepper (or flakes), ginger root and garlic.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Add dressing to pasta and vegetables.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to combine flavors.
  • Garnish with chopped peanuts or cashews and cilantro.

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 PASTA SALAD



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Vegetarian Recipes From Around The World website, courtesy of Karen C. Greenlee - [email protected], is where this easy and quick pasta salad can be found. The recipe will also be included in the Zaar World Tour 2005 swap, Asian tour

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dry linguine
3 cups broccoli florets
12 cherry tomatoes (halved)
4 green onions (sliced)
2 large carrots (sliced diagonally)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
2 garlic cloves (minced)

Steps:

  • In large pot with boiling water, cook pasta.
  • Drain, rinse pasta with cold water and let drain again. Place pasta in a large salad bowl, add broccoli, next 3 ingredients and toss well.
  • In a small bowl or jar with lid, combine soy sauce and remaining 6 ingredients. Whisk together or cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour mixture over pasta and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.4, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 1061.9, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 10.5, Protein 10

ASIAN PASTA SALAD



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With a wonderful combination of colors and flavors, this Asian pasta salad goes great with barbecued chicken or pork. -Diane Molberg, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch strips
1 cup snow peas, halved
2 green onions with tops, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add carrots, peas, onions and red pepper. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUMMER ASIAN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sesame oil, fresh ginger, Simple Truth Organic™ Minced Garlic, Simple Truth™ Organic Brown Sugar, water, Simple Truth™ Roasted Peanuts, Simple Truth™ Organic Whole Sesame Seeds, Simple Truth™ Organic Power Greens with Fresh Carrot, scallions, jalapeño, Simple Truth™ Organic Cilantro leaves, Simple Truth™ Organic Basil leaves, Simple Truth™ Asian Style Sesame Vinaigrette

Provided by Kroger

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
¼ teaspoon Simple Truth Organic™ Minced Garlic
1 tablespoon Simple Truth™ Organic Brown Sugar
½ teaspoon water
½ cup Simple Truth™ Roasted Peanuts, crushed
1 tablespoon Simple Truth™ Organic Whole Sesame Seeds
1 container Simple Truth™ Organic Power Greens with Fresh Carrot
4 scallions, sliced on the bias
1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Simple Truth™ Organic Cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons Simple Truth™ Organic Basil leaves, chopped
½ cup Simple Truth™ Asian Style Sesame Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Heat a small nonstick skillet medium heat. Add the sesame oil, ginger, and garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the brown sugar and water and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbling, being careful not to let it burn. Fold in the peanuts and sesame seeds until well-coated in the sugar mixture. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the Simple Truth™ Organic Power Greens with Fresh Carrot, scallions, jalapeño, cilantro, and basil. Drizzle with the Simple Truth™ Asian Style Sesame Vinaigrette. Toss until the salad is well mixed and evenly coated.
  • Garnish with the glazed peanuts and sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables: This will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is the best choice for a summer salad.
  • Let the pasta cool completely before adding the other ingredients: This will prevent the salad from getting soggy.
  • Use a light, flavorful dressing: A simple vinaigrette or citrus-based dressing is a good choice.
  • Add some fresh herbs: Herbs like basil, cilantro, or mint will add a pop of flavor and freshness to your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make an Asian summer pasta salad, so feel free to get creative and try different ingredients and flavors.

Conclusion:

Asian summer pasta salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is a great way to use up fresh, seasonal vegetables, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give Asian summer pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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