Creamy Oriental Pasta Salad
This tangy Asian dish combines fresh veggies and your choice (optional) of grilled chicken or shrimp!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 37 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 14–16 oz. bag of fun shaped pasta, or any short pasta shape
- 2 cups red bell pepper, julienned, and cut into 1” pieces
- 2 cups yellow bell pepper, julienned, and cut into 1” pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drained and rinsed in cold water
- 2 cups grilled chicken, cut into bite size pieces or use two 6 oz pkgs. ready to eat, Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, or 2 cups grilled shrimp. (both optional)
- Chow mein noodles and/or slivered almonds for garnish
- Creamy Oriental Dressing
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 T. peeled and diced fresh ginger
- 1 ½ cup mayo
- 3 T. soy sauce
- 1 ½ T. sesame oil
- ¼ t. each – salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper, or more to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in gently boiling water for approx. 6 minutes until tender but firm (salt optional). Drain, rinse with cold water and toss with 1 T. sesame oil.
- To make dressing, puree garlic and ginger in food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process until combined. Taste and correct seasoning.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, veggies, and chicken or shrimp (if using) with dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Transfer to serving bowl. Serve immediately or cover and chill if making ahead. Garnish with paprika, chow mein noodles or toasted slivered almonds.
Find it online: https://pastashoppe.com/creamy-oriental-pasta-salad/