Sesame Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 1 (16 ounce) package pasta; 1/3 cup sesame oil (should smell slightly of sesame, light amber color); 1/3 cup light soy sauce; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (should smell strongly of sesame, very dark color); 3 tablespoons coconut sugar crystals (or your sweetener of choice); 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 -5 cups shredded cabbage; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 (16 ounce) package pasta
1/3 cup sesame oil (should smell slightly of sesame, light amber color)
1/3 cup light soy sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (should smell strongly of sesame, very dark color)
3 tablespoons coconut sugar crystals (or your sweetener of choice)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 -5 cups shredded cabbage
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped green onion

1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
3
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sweetener, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
4
Pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Gently mix in cabbage, cilantro, and green onions.

437

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sesame seeds, 1 (16 ounce) package pasta, 1/3 cup sesame oil (should smell slightly of sesame, light amber color), 1/3 cup light soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Sesame 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.

Sesame Pasta Salad

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