Sesame pasta salad✨
Sesame pasta salad✨
For the Salad:▪️16 oz. Angel Hair Pasta▪️1 Tbsp Sesame Oil▪️1 Red Bell Pepper, seeds removed and sliced in thin 2” strips▪️1 Persian Cucumber, sliced in thin 2” strips▪️1 Small Carrot, peeled and sliced in thin 2” strips ▪️1/2 Cup Shelled Edamame▪️3/4 Cup Purple Cabbage, sliced in thin 2” strips▪️3 Scallions, sliced in thin 2” strips▪️
For the Dressing:▪️1/3 Cup Soy Sauce▪️3 Tbsp Sesame Oil▪️1/3 Cup White Vinegar▪️1 tsp Sugar▪️2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds▪️
1️⃣ Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil and add the angel hair; cook 1 min less than package directions (or longer if you like your pasta softer) and then drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process; toss in 1 Tbsp sesame oil so that the noodles don’t stick
2️⃣ Place in a large bowl and add the bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, edamame, cabbage, and scallions
3️⃣ Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the pasta salad; mix
4️⃣ Top with some additional sesame seeds and enjoy!
⏲25 minute total prep + cook time
Recipe serves 4-6 people