Best Asian Noodle And Pasta Salad Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

RICE NOODLE SALAD

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This salad is easy, sweet, spicy, nutty and light. Many friends request this for get-togethers, and our family enjoys it at least once a month for dinner. To make it a main dish, I add marinated and grilled teriyaki chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 package (8.8 ounces) thin rice noodles
2 cups fresh spinach, cut into strips
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped
SESAME PEANUT DRESSING:
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, carrot, pineapple, cilantro and onion. , In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Drain noodles and rinse in cold water; drain well. Add to spinach mixture. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges