Quick Asian-Style Pasta Salad
Quick Asian-Style Pasta Salad brings tender spaghetti together with a glossy soy-sesame dressing, a hint of sweetness, and a gentle chili warmth. Crisp bell pepper, snap peas, and green onions add freshness and crunch, making it a refreshing choice for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Asian-Style Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 4
Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and toss with olive oil.
- 5
Whisk the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame seeds, chili sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- 6
Toss the soy sauce mixture with the pasta; top with the green onions, red bell pepper, and snap peas.
- 7
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight to let the flavors blend.
- 8
Toss again before serving.
- Calories 363.44 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 11.12 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 74.81 g 27%
- Total Fat 3.84 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.41 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1265.91 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 5.57 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 17.37 g --
- Added Sugars 1.0 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 37.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.35 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 328.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 15.37 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 48.07 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Quick Asian Style Pasta Salad is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Green Onion, Olive Oil, Red Bell Pepper, and Rice Vinegar. Each serving provides about 363.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Asian-Style Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Onion, Olive Oil, Red Bell Pepper, Rice Vinegar, Sesame Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Asian-Style Pasta Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 363.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Asian-Style Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Quick Asian-Style Pasta Salad healthy?
- Quick Asian-Style Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 363.44 calories and 11.12 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1265.91 mg (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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