Asian Summer Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Asian Summer Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cooked spaghetti; 3/4 cup carrot, julienned; 3/4 cup zucchini, julienned; 3/4 cup bell pepper, julienned (red, green, yellow or orange); 1/3 cup green onion, and tops chopped; 1/2 1/2 cup cooked bacon or 1/2 cup cooked turkey, chopped; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (or flakes); 1 teaspoon gingerroot, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; coarsely chopped peanuts or cashews; fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

8 ounces cooked spaghetti
3/4 cup carrot, julienned
3/4 cup zucchini, julienned
3/4 cup bell pepper, julienned (red, green, yellow or orange)
1/3 cup green onion, and tops chopped
1/2 1/2 cup cooked bacon or 1/2 cup cooked turkey, chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (or flakes)
1 teaspoon gingerroot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
coarsely chopped peanuts or cashews
fresh cilantro

1
When you cook the spaghetti, break it into thirds or fourths upon dropping it in the boiling water.
2
Mix cooked and cooled spaghetti and vegetables in a large bowl.
3
Set aside.
4
In a small bowl mix the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, pepper (or flakes), ginger root and garlic.
5
Whisk to combine.
6
Add dressing to pasta and vegetables.
7
Stir well to combine.
8
Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to combine flavors.
9
Garnish with chopped peanuts or cashews and cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cooked spaghetti, 3/4 cup carrot, julienned, 3/4 cup zucchini, julienned, 3/4 cup bell pepper, julienned (red, green, yellow or orange), and more.

Yes, Asian Summer Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Summer Pasta Salad

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