Description
A refreshing pasta salad with Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, carrots, broccoli, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier salad, add more red pepper flakes.
- You can add other vegetables like snap peas or edamame.
- Cooked chicken or shrimp can be added for a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, asian pasta salad, cold pasta salad, vegetable pasta salad, vegetarian pasta salad