Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Tasty High Protein Asian Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that combines protein-packed rotini pasta with fresh vegetables and a creamy peanut butter dressing. This salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—but also perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a nutritious weeknight dinner. The addition of ginger and sriracha adds an exciting kick, making each bite both satisfying and flavorful. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a wholesome meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta (Barilla Protein+ recommended)
- 1.25 cups cabbage
- 1.25 cups carrots
- 1.25 cups cucumber
- 4 scallions
- For the dressing: orange juice
- peanut butter
- rice vinegar
- liquid aminos
- maple syrup
- garlic
- sriracha
- fresh ginger
- sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and rinse.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine cooked pasta and veggies in a large bowl; pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg