Asian Pasta Salad

Quick, colorful and oh so tasty, this pasta salad gets its distinctive flavor from ready-made Asian-style salad dressing. Lightly blanched broccoli and snow peas along with red pepper and red onions add to the fun.

• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package pasta
• ½ cup diced red onion
• 1 cup snow peas
• 1 cup Asian-style salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (Optional)
• ½ tablespoon sesame seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blanch broccoli in rapidly boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the water. Blanch snow peas for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from water.

Step 2

Cook one pound of pasta in a large pan of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 3

Toss pasta with salad dressing. Toss with broccoli, red pepper, red onion, and snow peas, ginger, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. When serving, sprinkle with sesame oil and sesame seeds.