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Asian pasta salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Asian pasta salad is a delicious Asian recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 35 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 35 Minutes
Total Time 40 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Broccoli; Pasta
Category Pasta; Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry linguine

  • 3 cups broccoli florets

  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 4 green onions, sliced

  • 2 large carrots, sliced diagonally

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

  • In large pot with boiling water, cook the pasta. Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water and let it drain again.

  • Place the pasta in a large salad bowl, add the broccoli and the next 3 ingredients, and toss well.

  • In a small bowl or jar with lid, combine the soy sauce and the remaining 6 ingredients. Whisk together or cover tightly, then shake vigorously.

  • Pour the mixture over pasta and toss gently.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 385 cal

  • Total fat: 11g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 1,062mg

  • Carbohydrate: 67g

  • Fiber: 9g

  • Protein: 10g