Asian Pasta Salad

Name: Asian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch strips; 1 cup snow peas, halved; 2 green onions with tops, sliced; 1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper; DRESSING:; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

With a wonderful combination of colors and flavors, this Asian pasta salad goes great with barbecued chicken or pork. —Diane Molberg, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch strips
1 cup snow peas, halved
2 green onions with tops, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add carrots, peas, onions and red pepper. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 139 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Oriental Pasta Salad in Taste of Home June/July 1999

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sgronholz

Oct 31, 2018

I made this salad for a potluck at work and everyone thought it was great! I added a little extra soy sauce and used fresh ginger to boost the flavor. I will definitely be making this again!
xtreme_sc2

May 16, 2017

I agree with previous comments. It needed more flavor so I doubled the soy and the ginger. Turned out pretty good, but will not be a go to very often for an Asian flair.
HBcook

Jun 26, 2014

I made this improvising with what I had on hand: low fat mayo, light sour cream, frozen peas instead of snow peas. I also added wasabi powder and more sauce, ginger and pepper. I did not use the full amount of macaroni. The dressing was really thick so I thinned it a little with skim milk. Good flavor and perfect side for Grilled Tuna Rolls.
leannesargent64

Dec 6, 2013

This is a great salad, however I thought it needed more flavor so I added half a tube of wasabi and a half a bag of shrimp. I brought this dish to a pot luck and everyone wanted the recipe
ArabicRecipes

Nov 11, 2013

Adorable .... www.botagaz.com
Weeza3

Aug 22, 2013

Great salad except it needed more flavor. I added more soy sauce and ginger. I also added some water chestnuts to give it a littleasian crunch.
kshea

Jun 3, 2012

We love this salad in the summer.
angelasandoval

Apr 2, 2012

Omitted red pepper (personal preference) and added cubed chicken breast for a lunch entree. Nice!