Chinese Style Pasta Salad
Elevate your pasta game with this vibrant and refreshing Chinese Style Pasta Salad! This dish combines tender spaghetti with crisp julienned carrots, cucumbers, and red bell peppers for a colorful medley of textures. Tossed in a savory-sweet dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger, each bite bursts with bold umami flavors. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty crunch, taking this salad to the next level. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for your next gathering, this quick-to-prepare recipe (ready in just 30 minutes!) is a fusion of convenience and flavor. Serve it chilled for a refreshing twist on a classic pasta salad — ideal for summer picnics or weeknight dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams spaghetti (or your choice of pasta)
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 stalks green onions
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, peel the carrot and julienne it into thin strips. Julienne the cucumber and red bell pepper as well. Finely chop the green onions.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated garlic, and grated ginger. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast them for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant. Allow to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, julienned vegetables, and green onions.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss until well combined.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and toss lightly to distribute.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve cold and enjoy your refreshing Chinese Style Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2964 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.8 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1135 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
