Korean Pasta Salad
Put a bold twist on traditional pasta salad with this vibrant and flavorful Korean Pasta Salad! Perfectly cooked fusilli or farfalle is tossed with crisp, colorful vegetables like julienned carrots, crunchy cucumbers, and diced red bell peppers, then coated in a spicy-sweet gochujang dressing. This irresistible combination of Korean-inspired flavors—featuring soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of honey—brings an umami-rich depth to every bite. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds for added nuttiness and texture, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes (plus chilling time) and ideal as a chilled side dish or a light, refreshing main course. Packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients, this Korean Pasta Salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your next picnic, potluck, or weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta (fusilli or farfalle)
- 1 medium-sized carrot
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 medium-sized red bell pepper
- 2 stalks green onion
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
While the pasta is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Peel and julienne the carrot. Thinly slice the cucumber into half-moons. Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces. Chop the green onions finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and green onions.
To make the dressing, mince the garlic finely and place it in a small bowl. Add gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy your Korean Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3904 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.4 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1105 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.
