Description
Healthy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying, this Oil Free Asian Sesame Pasta Salad is light, yet filling and a real crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
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Base Salad Ingredients:
- 8 oz. farfalle pasta, cooked and cooled *
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed *
- 1 red bell pepper, small dice
- ¾ cup match-stick carrots (or grated)
- 6 to 8 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari *
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon tahini
- 1 Tablespoon white miso *
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger (+/-)
- 1 Tablespoon horseradish (optional) *
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Optional Ingredients and/or Toppings:
- Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds
- Mandarin orange segments *
Instructions
- Place all the Dressing Ingredients into a bowl, whisk well until smooth and emulsified, set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, run under cold water until cold, shake well to remove excess water; set aside.
- Place all the Base Salad Ingredients (including the cooked and cooled pasta) into a large bowl, mix well, set aside.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, gently mix well to completely coat the salad ingredients. Taste test and add more seasonings as needed.
- Serve topped with chopped peanuts, toasted sesame seeds and about 8 to 10 mandarin orange segments.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: makes 7 ½ cups