Asian Pasta Summer Salad Recipes

ASIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In large pot with boiling water, cook pasta.
• Drain, rinse pasta with cold water and let drain again. Place pasta in a large salad bowl, add broccoli, next 3 ingredients and toss well.
• In a small bowl or jar with lid, combine soy sauce and remaining 6 ingredients. Whisk together or cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour mixture over pasta and toss gently.

EASY ASIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and toss with olive oil.
• Whisk soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame seeds, chili sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl until sugar dissolves. Toss soy sauce mixture with pasta; top with green onions, red bell pepper, and snap peas. Refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight to allow flavors to blend. Toss again before serving.

ASIAN SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• When you cook the spaghetti, break it into thirds or fourths upon dropping it in the boiling water.
• Mix cooked and cooled spaghetti and vegetables in a large bowl.
• Set aside.
• In a small bowl mix the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, pepper (or flakes), ginger root and garlic.
• Whisk to combine.
• Add dressing to pasta and vegetables.
• Stir well to combine.
• Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to combine flavors.
• Garnish with chopped peanuts or cashews and cilantro.

SUMMER ASIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is el dente (softened with a firm texture). Drain pasta and cool.
• In a small bowl whisk together sesame oil, teriyaki sauce, Thai chili sauce and lemon juice. Whisk ingredients until evenly blended.
• Pour the dressing mixture over noodles. Add the fresh peppers, cilantro, green onion and chopped cashews. Mix to combine evenly.
• Place pasta salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill and serve.

ASIAN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Preparation-----------.
• Chill the celery, cucumber and tomatoes.
• Dice the celery into small pieces.
• Dice or slice the cucumber, according to your preference.
• Dice or slice the tomatoes, according to your preference.
• Dressing-----------.
• Combine the honey, rice vinegar, and salt and mix well.
• Presentation-----------.
• Arrange lettuce leaves or greens on a serving plate.
• Place celery, cucumbers, and tomatoes on lettuce or greens.
• Lightly pour dressing over vegetables.
• Squeeze lemon juice, to taste, over salad.
• Sprinkle with minced ginger and enjoy!