Description
This Asian Noodle Salad features vibrant flavors and a refreshing crunch. With angel hair pasta, sesame oil, and colorful veggies, it’s an ideal quick dinner or healthy meal option for any occasion.
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 well and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, chili oil, and sugar until well combined.
- Toss the pasta with the dressing in the bowl.
- Mix in the pea pods, green onion, and sesame seeds.
- Refrigerate and serve cold.
Notes
Adjust the level of chili oil to achieve your preferred spice level.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for more variety.
This salad can be made a day in advance for a quick meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg