Best Easy Asian Pasta Salad 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

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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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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

Ingredients

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