Asian Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Servings
6
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Cuisine
Asian, American, International
Asian Pasta Salad
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Asian Pasta Salad features linguine tossed with julienned carrots, red bell peppers, celery, and green onions, coated in a tangy dressing made from soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, chili sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Chilled and marinated, this salad offers a mix of crisp vegetables and flavorful, slightly sweet and savory sauce, ideal for make-ahead lunches or potlucks.
Description
The pasta is cooked and cooled by rinsing in cold water to prevent clumping and overcooking. Combined with fresh, crunchy vegetables cut in matchstick or diced styles, the salad balances textures and freshness.
The dressing blends salty soy sauce with the sweetness of light brown sugar, acidity from rice vinegar, aromatic sesame oil, gentle heat from sweet chili sauce, and the warm spice of ginger. Tossed thoroughly, the salad absorbs the dressing flavors while resting in the refrigerator, enhancing the taste.
This salad suits an Asian-inspired side dish or light meal, especially when prepared in advance to allow flavors to meld. The recipe can be easily scaled for larger groups.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 cup carrot matchstick cut
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup celery chopped
DRESSING
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of water according to package directions. Drain water then rinse with cold water to cool.
- Add cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add all the vegetables. Gently toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Gently toss together to coat with dressing. Cover with lid then place bowl in refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight. (I feel overnight is best.)
Notes
- This recipe doubles and triples easily if feeding a large crowd.
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