Asian Pasta Salad

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

7 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022
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

  1. 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.