Description
This Asian Noodle Salad brings irresistible flavors together in a simple dish. With angel hair pasta, crunchy pea pods, and a zesty dressing, it’s perfect for a quick and healthy meal!
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, cut into smaller pieces
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, light soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, hot chili oil, and sugar until well combined.
- Toss the cooled pasta with the dressing in the bowl.
- Incorporate pea pods, chopped green onion, and sesame seeds into the mix.
- Refrigerate the salad and serve it cold.
Notes
For added spice, you can increase the amount of hot chili oil.
Feel free to replace or add your favorite vegetables for extra crunch and flavor.
This salad can be made a day in advance for an even better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg