Peanut Pasta Salad Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Peanut Pasta Salad combining crunchy vegetables, tender rotini pasta, and a creamy, spicy peanut dressing. This quick and easy dish is perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side, featuring a harmonious blend of textures and a hint of heat from chili crunch oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for cooking pasta and edamame if needed)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 1 cup edamame
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- ¼ head red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- ⅓ cup peanuts, crushed
Dressing
- 1 lime, juiced
- ⅓ cup peanut butter, melted to be pourable
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2-3 tbsp water (to thin as needed)
- 1 tbsp chili crunch oil
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rotini pasta, edamame, chopped green onion, shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, chopped cilantro, and crushed peanuts until well combined.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate jar or small bowl, whisk together the melted peanut butter, freshly squeezed lime juice, soy sauce, sriracha, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of water until the dressing becomes smooth and pourable. Carefully spoon the chili crunch oil over the surface of the dressing to create a visually appealing 'melting lava' effect.
- Toss and serve: Pour the peanut dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. For best flavor, chill the salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha and chili crunch oil depending on your preferred spice level.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter and peanuts with sunflower seed butter and roasted seeds.
- This salad can be served cold or at room temperature.
- To keep the salad fresh longer, store the dressing separately and toss just before serving.
- Adding a protein like grilled chicken or tofu can make this a more filling meal.
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