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.

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