Cold Thai Pasta Salad Recipes

SPICY THAI PASTA SALAD

This robust salad is delicious on its own, but easily can be turned into a main course by adding a protein such as shrimp, chicken, or tofu.

Provided by lutzflcat

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Spicy Thai Pasta Salad image

Steps:

Whisk sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, fish sauce, chili-garlic sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and sugar for dressing together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and return to the pot. Drizzle dressing over the pasta, stir gently to combine. Add peas, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and red pepper flakes; stir until well combined.
Serve at room temperature with lime wedges, or chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 598.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon white sugar
½ (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons dry-roasted peanuts
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 wedges lime

THAI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

I combined several recipes to come up with my healthier twist on traditional pad thai. My version has only one-third the sodium of frozen versions you find in the store. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Thai Chicken Pasta Salad image

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding the carrots during the last 2 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk peanut butter, water, lime juice, molasses, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes until blended. Drain spaghetti and carrots; place in a large bowl. Add cabbage, chicken and dressing; toss to coat., Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
2 large carrots, julienned
3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons molasses
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 cups finely shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

COLD THAI NOODLE SALAD

This is an easy crowd pleaser. I have been making it for years. This is my first attempt to write it down (I may come back and make some edits to the "dressing". I have always just kind of mixed things together. I have found that using some authentic ingredients does make it stand out. Fish Sauce and sriracha hot sauce are availabe in the Asian section of most supermarket today. White pepper is hit or miss. Spice stores and many ethnic grocery stores carry it. The French use it in white sauces so you get the pepper flavor, but you do not the specs. This is not an exacting recipe. If you want is spicier add more hot sauce. If not, use less. More tart add vinegar, etc. Add grilled chicken or cooked shrimp and make it a meal. Prep time is about 30 minutes. It does need to chill 2 hours before serving.

Provided by Philly Closet Cook

Categories Thai

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cold Thai Noodle Salad image

Steps:

Cook noodles al dente (do not overcook - mushy noodles won't work).
Strain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
Mix or wisk together all "dressing" ingredients (peanut butter through garlic power)until blended.
In large bowl stir together noodles, 2/3 sauce (reserve 1/3 for later), and vegetables (reserve 1/2 chopped greens from green onion).
Chill minimum 2 hours.
Transfer to a bowl or platter, if you you want.
Before serving pour reserved "dressing" over noodles.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and reserved green onions (and cilantro if used).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.2, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 525.8, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.4, Protein 8.9

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup peanut oil (or canola or lite olive)
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce (substitute with 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce)
2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce, recommend sriracha
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground pepper (preferably white)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped (set aside half of chopped green tops)
vegetables (snow peas - 1 cup, chopped Napa cabbage - 1 cup, bean sprouts - 1 cup) (optional)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

THAI PASTA SIDE SALAD

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Thai Pasta Side Salad image

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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