Asian Pasta Salad Recipe

This Asian Pasta Salad is my go-to for a quick, flavor-packed meal that always impresses. I love how the nutty sesame oil and tangy rice vinegar cling to every bow tie noodle, making each bite a perfect balance of savory and sweet. After testing this recipe multiple times, I found that letting the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving deeply infuses the flavors, resulting in a truly satisfying dish.

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Asian Pasta Salad

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 12 ounces bow tie pasta ((about 4 cups))
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast meat (or rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • ¾ cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onion
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup slivered almonds or peanut pieces

Instructions

  1. Mix together dressing ingredients in a jar or bowl with tight fitting lid. Shake well and set aside.
  2. Boil bow tie pasta for 10 minutes or about one minute shy of the package directions. Pour cooked pasta into a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool down the pasta. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl. 
  3. Mix in remaining salad ingredients. Give dressing a good shake and pour over the salad. Mix well.

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