Description
Delightful asian noodle salad brings together fresh ingredients from multiple culinary traditions. Crisp vegetables and tangy dressing create perfect harmony that travelers will savor with genuine enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) thin spaghetti
- 1 8-oz (226 g) bag julienne/fine-cut carrots
- 1 6-oz (170 g) bag baby sweet peppers
- 1 4-oz (113 g) bag bean sprouts
- 3 English cucumbers
- ½ head napa cabbage
- ½ head purple cabbage
- ½ bunch kale
- 3 scallions
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) oyster sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sesame oil
- 3 tbsps chopped fresh ginger
- 2–3 cloves chopped garlic
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and prevent clumping.
- Vegetable Transformation: Meticulously slice carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, napa cabbage, purple cabbage, and kale into delicate, uniform pieces.
- Ingredient Fusion: Combine cooled spaghetti and precisely chopped vegetables in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution for a harmonious flavor profile.
- Textural Enhancement: Scatter coarsely chopped peanuts over the vegetable-pasta blend, introducing a satisfying crunch and nutty undertone.
- Dressing Alchemy: Whisk extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, freshly grated ginger, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a medium bowl until seamlessly integrated.
- Flavor Infusion: Generously drizzle the vibrant dressing over the pasta mixture, gently tossing to ensure complete coating. Adjust dressing quantity for optimal moisture and taste.
- Presentation Finale: Transfer the colorful spaghetti salad to a serving platter, garnishing with additional cilantro or peanuts. Serve at room temperature for maximum flavor impact.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Rinse spaghetti with cold water immediately after cooking to stop the cooking process and prevent clumping, ensuring a perfect al dente texture.
- Vegetable Prep Pro: Chop vegetables uniformly to guarantee even flavor distribution and an aesthetically pleasing presentation that enhances the overall dining experience.
- Dressing Balance: Whisk dressing ingredients thoroughly to create a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will elevate the entire salad.
- Serving Tip: Add extra garnishes like fresh cilantro or crushed peanuts just before serving to maintain maximum crunch and vibrant flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg