Description
This Asian Noodle Salad features a delightful blend of flavors with angel hair pasta, sesame oil, and vibrant vegetables. It’s perfect for a quick meal or picnic, offering a refreshing taste with every bite. Enjoy this easy dish that impresses both friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces angel hair pasta
- ½ cup sesame oil
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot chili oil
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 cup pea pods
- 1 green onion
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as per package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool it down.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, hot chili oil, and white sugar until well mixed.
- Add the cooled pasta to the dressing in the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Fold in the cut pea pods, chopped green onion, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for some time, then serve it cold.
Notes
Adjust the amount of hot chili oil according to your spice preference.
Substitute pea pods with other veggies like bell peppers for variation.
This salad is best when chilled for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg