ASIAN PASTA SALAD

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Here is a pasta salad with a different twist, using red pepper, broccoli. You can easily increase the recipe to cook up a batch for a larger crowd.

Provided by Cathy P.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup diced red onion
1 cup snow peas
1 cup Asian-style salad dressing
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Blanch broccoli in rapidly boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the water. Blanch snow peas for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from water.
  • Cook one pound of pasta in a large pan of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Toss pasta with salad dressing. Toss with broccoli, red pepper, red onion, and snow peas, ginger, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. When serving, sprinkle with sesame oil and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 401.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

Rishi Yadav
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The dressing is a bit too oily.


Astha Rai
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Jamie Bellamy
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are crisp.


Satanic Potato
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Farah Talbi
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Jordi De Paz- Ventura
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


Robin Van der Vliet
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a success. It's the perfect make-ahead dish for busy weeknights.


Pravindhan Pravindhan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


MD.JOHIRUL ISLAM
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I love the Asian flavors in this salad. It's a great way to change up your usual pasta salad recipe.


ali abbaza
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect summer dish.


Nidhi Mahabir
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I was looking for a new pasta salad recipe to try, and this one did not disappoint. The dressing is amazing, and the combination of vegetables and noodles is perfect.


Usman Hassan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and the dressing is always a hit.


Shafi Jee
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is a game-changer! The Asian flavors are so unique and delicious, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Bd Imran
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This Asian pasta salad was a hit at our summer potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


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