Tasty High Protein Asian Pasta Salad
Elevate your meal prep game with this Tasty High Protein Asian Pasta Salad, featuring a creamy peanut butter dressing bursting with flavor from ginger, garlic, and sriracha. This vibrant salad is perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a side dish, providing not only eye-catching colors but also satisfying protein content thanks to Barilla Protein+ rotini. Whip it up in just 20 minutes for a nutritious dish that keeps you full and energized throughout the day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2.5 oz orange juice
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp liquid aminos
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 8 oz rotini (Barilla Protein+)
- 1.25 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1.25 cups carrots, chopped
- 1.25 cups cucumber, chopped
- 4 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, peanut butter, rice vinegar, liquid aminos, maple syrup, minced garlic, sriracha, grated ginger, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Chop the cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and scallions into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and chopped vegetables; pour dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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