Spicy Spaghetti Ginger Salad Asian
Revitalize your salad game with this Spicy Spaghetti Ginger Salad, a bold fusion of Asian-inspired flavors and fresh ingredients. This vibrant dish combines tender spaghetti with crisp julienned carrots and cucumber, all tossed in a zesty dressing made from soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, and a kick of sriracha. Accented with aromatic cilantro, crunchy green onions, and toasted sesame seeds, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. Ready in just 25 minutes from prep to plate, it’s an effortless yet impressive meal, perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or chilled appetizer. Packed with flavor and easy to make, this Asian-inspired ginger salad will become your go-to for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili paste
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 stalks green onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger and garlic using a microplane or fine grater.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and sriracha (or chili paste) to create the dressing. Set aside.
Peel the carrot and slice it into thin matchsticks or julienne strips. Do the same for the cucumber.
Chop the green onions into thin slices, and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti, carrot, cucumber, and green onions.
Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
Garnish the salad with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2088 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 958 mg | 20% | |
*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.
