Monday, July 20, 2009

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Thai Pasta Side Salad

 

Thai Pasta Side Salad
Healthy Cooking


A tasty peanut dressing lightly coats pasta and cabbage in this easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for potlucks or outdoor events. Try sesame oil instead of olive oil if you have some on hand. Laurie Davison - Clearwater, Florida

SERVINGS: 10
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
4 cups chopped red cabbage
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cabbage, peppers and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey and oil.
    Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to cabbage mixture. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts. Yield: 10 servings.


 Comments
Re: Thai Pasta Side Salad
We made this for Easter lunch to accomodate the vegetarians in our family and it was delicious! Leftovers kept well and I enjoyed it for lunch at work!

sassysueRN

 

Nutrition Facts
One serving:3/4 cup
Calories: 161 Fat:7 g Saturated Fat:1 g Cholesterol:0 mg Sodium:194 mg Carbohydrate:21 g Fiber:3 g Protein:6 g
Diabetic Exchange:
1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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