Asian Pasta Salad

Asian Pasta Salad is coated in a wonderful sesame/soy dressing with a little peanut butter. Full of carrots, red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, cilantro and peanuts.

So much flavor in this light and refreshing pasta salad. Makes a great side for grilled chicken or burgers. Works as a light lunch or to bring to a potluck and I love it during the summer months.

This cold pasta salad has lots of added crunch, plus a fablulous salty dressing with a little brown sugar for some sweetness.

Asian Pasta Salad Recipe Tips:

I don’t recommend making this pasta salad too far in advance, but the dressing can be mixed together a few days in advance and the veggies can be prepped ahead of time. I do like to refrigerate it for an hour or two before serving it.

Add some diced chicken or shrimp to make this a one dish meal.

Use any pasta shape you like. Rotini, shells, bowtie, penne, and cavatappi all work well.

Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days.

Is this pasta salad spicy?

Crushed red pepper flakes are added for a little heat. Only add 1/4 teaspoon if you want barely noticeable heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon plus a few squirts of Sriracha sauce if you want it spicy.

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