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Asian Pasta Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Asian noodle salad with spaghetti tossed in a sesame-ginger dressing and piled with edamame, red cabbage, carrots, and crisp bell pepper. Chilled for at least 1 hour so the flavors meld, then finished with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chilling 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta salad base
  • 1 lb spaghetti or linguine Broken into thirds
  • 2 cup edamame Shelled
  • 2 cup red cabbage Shredded
  • 1 cup carrots Shredded
  • 1 count red bell pepper Thinly sliced
Sesame-ginger dressing
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger Grated
  • 2 clove garlic Minced
  • 0.5 count green onions Sliced
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 salt To taste
  • 1 pepper To taste

Method
 

Cook and cool the pasta
  1. Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package directions until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Make the sesame-ginger dressing
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and combined.
Toss the salad
  1. Combine pasta, edamame, red cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat every ingredient so the vegetables look lightly glossy.
Chill and serve
  1. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors meld and the pasta becomes fully chilled.
  2. Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving for a fresh, crunchy finish visible on top.

Notes

For the best crunch, shred the cabbage and carrots shortly before mixing and keep the salad refrigerated until serving. Store covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days; the pasta will continue to soften slightly but stays flavorful. Freezing isn’t recommended. For a lower-sodium option, choose low-sodium soy sauce and season with less added salt as needed.