SESAME PASTA SALAD WITH RED PEPPERS AND SNOW PEAS

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This is a super wonderful and colourful pasta salad that tastes spicy. It can be made upto 24 hours ahead, covered and refrigerated until ready to serve. The snow peas are to be added shortly before the salad will be served. Use pasta preferably made from whole wheat or brown rice flour.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Potluck

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cooked and drained spinach-flavoured rotelle pasta (spiral pasta)
1 cup whole snow peas, stems removed
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or 2 tablespoons soy sauce, to taste
1/2 tablespoon dark sesame oil (roasted)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
1 dash dried dill
3 lettuce leaves, for lining the serving dish

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss together all the ingredients except the lettuce leaves.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Check to see if the seasoning is to your taste. Adjust accordingly.
  • Add a few drops of lemon juice or tamari or soy sauce.
  • Line 4 serving bowls with lettuce leaves.
  • Spoon salad into each and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.7, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 11.1, Carbohydrate 87.3, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9.3

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