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

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