Thai-Inspired Bow-Tie Pasta Salad
Thai-Inspired Bow-Tie Pasta Salad blends tender farfalle with crisp veggies and roasted peanuts in a bright chili-lime and fish sauce dressing. It’s tangy, nutty, and lightly spicy with a refreshing herbal lift from cilantro—great for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch that feels vibrant and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai-Inspired Bow-Tie Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 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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- 39
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, fish sauce, chili-garlic sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and sugar until well blended. Set aside.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water, and return it to the pot.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the pasta and stir gently to combine. Add peas, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and red pepper flakes; stir until thoroughly combined.
- 4
Serve at room temperature with lime wedges, or chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.
- Calories 439.07 kcal High 22%
- Protein 11.68 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 67.13 g 24%
- Total Fat 17.42 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 2.37 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 648.94 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 7.82 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 25.84 g --
- Added Sugars 20.5 g High 41%
- Calcium 46.48 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.37 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 269.31 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 177.18 mcg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin C 57.72 mg Good Source 64%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Thai Inspired Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a Thai side dish recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Chili Sauce, Diced Bell Pepper, and Farfalle Pasta. Each serving provides about 439.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai-Inspired Bow-Tie Pasta Salad?
- It is a Thai salad recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Thai-Inspired Bow-Tie Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Chili Sauce, Diced Bell Pepper, Farfalle Pasta, Fish Sauce. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Thai-Inspired Bow-Tie Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 439.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai-Inspired Bow-Tie Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Thai-Inspired Bow-Tie Pasta Salad healthy?
- Thai-Inspired Bow-Tie Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 439.07 calories and 11.68 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 648.94 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.37 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 20.5 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Fish, 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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