Best Thai Pasta Side Salad Recipes

THAI-INSPIRED NOODLE SALAD

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A zesty treat--goes great with bbq'd chicken and a beer. If you're feeling adventurous mix in 1/2 cup of shredded dried seaweed (nori) just before serving.

Provided by Christiana Heins

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

15 ounces dried soba noodles
1 ½ teaspoons dark sesame oil
⅓ cup rice vinegar
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 cup finely grated carrot
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

In a large pot, cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse noodles with cold water, and set aside.
Pour sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and lime juice into a large bowl. Mix in lime zest, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes; stir until sugar dissolves. Toss in carrots, cilantro, and peanuts.
Cut noodles into 3-inch lengths. Stir into dressing mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Toss salad again before serving. If dry, splash with soy sauce and vinegar. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1068.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

THAI NOODLE SALAD

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Here is a quick recipe for a salad with an Asian flair that is elegant and good enough for the fanciest party. It's not only a healthy alternative, but tastes fantastic.

Provided by Yakuta Rasheed

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
3 cups shredded napa cabbage
4 large carrots, shredded
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 bunch fresh green onions, chopped
½ cup chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons toasted black sesame seeds
8 ounces frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and drained
¼ cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons tahini
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
5 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Break pasta into small pieces and add to boiling water; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, cabbage, carrots, green, red and yellow bell peppers, 1/2 of the cilantro, 1/2 of the onions, and shrimp.
In a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, tahini, rice wine vinegar and sweet chile sauce. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Ten minutes before serving, toss the sauce with the cabbage mixture until evenly coated. Garnish with remaining cilantro, green onions, peanuts and black sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 472.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

THAI-INSPIRED PASTA SALAD

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This is a flavorful combination of spicy and sweet flavors that represents a great flavor of Thai noodles with everyday ingredients.

Provided by SuthernScott

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
½ cup canola oil
4 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
4 ½ tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup dry-roasted peanuts
½ cup chopped green onion

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
Combine canola oil, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper flakes in a microwave-safe bowl; mix to combine. Microwave on high powder for 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and mix in peanuts and green onions. Pour over noodles and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 634.4 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

COLD THAI PASTA SALAD

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Pasta salads can have a variety of textures and tastes. The flavours of Thailand are showcased in this tangy dressing. Crisp vegetables and tender linguine pasta fill the pasta bowl to enhance any potluck or picnic. From Emily Richardson at Food and Drink

Provided by Leslie

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

12 ounces linguine
1 lb small cooked shrimp, tails and shells removed
1 cup bean sprouts
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander (optional)
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon asian chili paste

Steps:

Cook linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water for about 10 minutes or until tender but firm (al dente).
Drain and rinse under cold water and drain well. Place in large bowl.
Add shrimp, bean sprouts, red pepper, cucumber, onions, mint and coriander, if using.
To make Thai Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, lime juice and chili paste.
Pour over linguine, shrimp and vegetables and toss well to coat.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.