Pasta Soups & Salads

ASIAN PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 4 carrots peeled, sliced thin
  • 10 mini sweet peppers (red and yellow), sliced
  • 1 cup edamame, cooked
  • 1 1/2 cups purple cabbage, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups green cabbage, sliced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup peanuts, chopped
  • sesame seeds

DRESSING:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (or 2 teaspoons ground ginger)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cook spaghetti according to directions on box. Once done, drain and place in a bowl of ice water until cooled. Drain again.
  2. While the pasta cooks, place dressing ingredients together in a jar and shake.
  3. Assemble by placing spaghetti in a bowl and topping with all the veggies, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Pour the dressing on just before serving and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

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Source:theslowroasteditalian.com