Asian Angel Hair Salad with Sesame Honey Dressing
The Pastabilities are endless! This Asian inspired recipe is one to try! SKU# 04108
Ingredients
Salad:
- 4 Angel Hair Nests 04108
- ½ Cup Broccoli florets
- ½ Red Pepper
- ½ Cup Purple cabbage shredded
- ½ Cup Snow Peas
- 1 Small orange
- 2 TBSP Almonds sliced
- Scallions
Dressing:
- 3 TBSP Sesame Oil
- 3 TBSP Honey
- 1/4 CUP Soy Sauce
- 1-2 TSP Sriracha
- 1 TSP Red Pepper
- 1 Clove Garlic minced
- 1 TSP Ginger grated
Instructions
Dressing:
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk together until smooth. Set aside in refrigerator.
Salad:
- Prepare vegetables: Slice red pepper into 1” pieces. Slice snow peas diagonally lengthwise, peel orange and cut into 1” pieces, trim broccoli into small florets, roughly slice scallions.
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli florets for about 2 minutes, until they start to become tender. Remove from water and put in cold water or ice bath to quickly cool, set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, combine cooled broccoli, red pepper, orange, red cabbage, snow peas.
- Bring a pot of water to boil, add angel hair pasta and cook per instructions, about 1.5 minutes.
- Remove from water and put directly into bowl with veggies. Add about half the dressing mixture over top and mix all ingredients together. Save the remainder.
- Cover and refrigerate to cool or serve warm room temperature.
- When ready to serve, top with sliced almonds and scallions. Add additional dressing if needed.
Notes
- This could be served at room temp or refrigerated cold.
- You could also top with white/black sesame seeds.
- This makes a great side or make it a complete meal with grilled shrimp or chicken.
- Try adding other ingredients such as water chestnuts, bean sprouts, bok choy, peanuts, grilled onion etc.
- Use this dressing or use your own favorite Asian style dressing you have in house.
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