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Colorful Asian Pasta Salad

Colorful Asian Pasta Salad That Brightens Up Any Meal

A vibrant Colorful Asian Pasta Salad that is refreshing, healthy, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Tri-color Rotini Can swap with farfalle, penne, or fusilli.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas Substitute with green peas if unavailable.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Can swap for diced avocado.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion Use in moderation for milder taste.
  • 1 cup Mini Tri-color Peppers Can use larger diced peppers.
For the Protein
  • 1 cup Frozen Shelled Edamame Thawed before adding.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Crispy Chicken and Cilantro Wontons Substitute with crispy wonton strips or fried rice noodles.
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing Alternative dressings can be used.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add tri-color rotini, cook until al dente (8-10 mins), drain, and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the Wontons: Cook crispy wontons during the last 2 minutes of pasta cooking or boil separately for 2 minutes. Drain and cool.
  3. Chop the Vegetables: Wash and chop sugar snap peas, cucumber, green onions, red onion, and mini tri-color peppers into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cooled rotini, wontons, chopped vegetables, and thawed edamame. Toss gently.
  5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle with poppy seed dressing, toss again, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Toss salad before serving, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure both pasta and wontons are completely cooled before combining to maintain crispiness. Adjust for vegetarian options and experiment with dressings as desired.

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