Szechwan Pasta Salad
Description
This Szechwan Pasta Salad is a refreshing twist on traditional Italian salads, infusing Chinese flavors into a hearty main course. The dish features delicate angel hair pasta tossed with crunchy water chestnuts, crisp snow peas, and tender cooked turkey. A rich dressing made from mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a kick of Szechuan hot oil binds the ingredients together, creating a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and spicy notes. Fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds add aromatic depth and visual appeal.Directions
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Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
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While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: dice the red bell pepper and carrots, slice the water chestnuts, chop the green onions, slice the mini corn cobs, and slice the snow peas diagonally.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, Szechuan hot oil, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced turkey, water chestnuts, corn, snow peas, bell peppers, carrots, green onions, and cilantro leaves.
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Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or hot oil if desired.
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Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and reserved cilantro leaves for garnish.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 116kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.0g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 11mg4%
- Sodium 100mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
