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Asian Pasta Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

This Asian Pasta Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing is healthy, light, and supremely delicious. Easily whip it up in less than 30 minutes. Asian Pasta Salad is fabulous for picnics, potlucks, or a healthy family meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the Dressing:
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice wine vinegar found in most stores' Asian aisles
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 TB soy sauce
  • 3 TB pure honey
  • 3 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 TB Asian toasted sesame oil caramel brown in color
  • ⅓ cup olive oil or canola oil
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 TB sesame seeds toasted
For Pasta Salad:
  • 16 oz rotini cooked, drained ,and cooled (sprinkle with olive oil to prevent sticking)
  • 16 oz Cole Slaw mix no dressing
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup edamame pre-shelled
  • ¼ cup green onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup almonds toasted, sliced

Instructions

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  1. Do Ahead: In a bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well blended. Transfer to desired container and keep chilled until ready to use.
  2. When Ready to Serve: Toss together all salad ingredients, except for almonds, in a serving bowl. Gently toss in desired amount of dressing. Garnish with almonds and serve.

Notes

  • Unused dressing can be kept in airtight container for several weeks in the fridge.
  • Make this recipe GF by using your favorite gluten-free pasta.This version is meatless, but feel free to add shredded cooked chicken or shrimp if desired.
  • If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating ❤️

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.001g Sodium 131mg (5%) Potassium 544mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 789IU (16%) Vitamin C 66mg (73%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.001g 0%
Sodium 131mg 5%
Potassium 544mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 789IU 16%
Vitamin C 66mg 73%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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