THAI BEEF PASTA SALAD

Thai Beef Pasta Salad image

A local restaurant served this unique salad, and we loved it so much that we created our own version. It's a great way to use up leftover beef. -Alma Winberry, Great Falls, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
THAI SALAD DRESSING:
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup peanut oil or canola oil
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
SALAD:
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
4 green onions, chopped
1 pound deli roast beef, cut into strips
2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts, optional

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients., Drain spaghetti and rinse in cold water; toss with 1/2 cup dressing. Place in a large serving dish., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, red pepper and onions. Drizzle with remaining dressing; toss to coat. Arrange lettuce mixture over spaghetti. Top with roast beef; sprinkle with peanuts if desired.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.