Best 8 Asian Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Asian macaroni salad is a delicious side dish that is perfect for summer cookouts and family gatherings. It is made with a variety of ingredients, including macaroni pasta, vegetables, meat, and a flavorful dressing. With its sweet, savory, and tangy flavor profile, Asian macaroni salad can be a delightful addition to any meal. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to making the best Asian macaroni salad, from selecting the right ingredients to preparing the perfect dressing.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ounces thin spaghetti
One 8-ounce bag julienne/fine-cut carrots (about 1 1/2 cups)
One 6-ounce bag baby sweet peppers, seeded and sliced thinly into rings (about 1 cup)
One 4-ounce bag bean sprouts (about 1 cup)
3 English cucumbers, halved, seeds removed and sliced
3 scallions, sliced
Up to 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 head or more napa cabbage, sliced
1/2 head or more purple cabbage, sliced
1/2 bunch kale, leaves torn off the stalks and shredded
2 cups peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • For the salad: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to the package directions. Drain, rinse and let cool.
  • Mix together the cooked spaghetti, carrots, peppers, bean sprouts, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, napa cabbage, purple cabbage and kale. Add the peanuts and toss together.
  • For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil and garlic in a medium bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix together with tongs or your hands. If the salad seems a little dry, just mix up a little more of the wet ingredients of the dressing and throw it in. It's a very organic process.
  • Transfer to a large platter and serve.

DANG COLD ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package soba noodles
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced or julienned
5 green onions, bottom 4 inches, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced napa cabbage
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or julienned
1/2 cup julienned bok choy
1 cup bean sprouts, optional
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
4 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium stock pot, boil water, add salt and cook noodles. When finished, place noodles in an ice water bath to cool. Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili oil, hoisin and extra-virgin olive oil. Mix thoroughly and then combine prepared vegetables and noodles.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts.

EASY ASIAN PASTA SALAD



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Cool pasta salad on a hot summer day is the perfect BBQ side dish. It is always one of the first things to go.

Provided by MrsHollowell

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Spaghetti Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sugar snap peas

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and toss with olive oil.
  • Whisk soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame seeds, chili sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl until sugar dissolves. Toss soy sauce mixture with pasta; top with green onions, red bell pepper, and snap peas. Refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight to allow flavors to blend. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1387.2 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

ASIAN PASTA SALAD



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Vegetarian Recipes From Around The World website, courtesy of Karen C. Greenlee - [email protected], is where this easy and quick pasta salad can be found. The recipe will also be included in the Zaar World Tour 2005 swap, Asian tour

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dry linguine
3 cups broccoli florets
12 cherry tomatoes (halved)
4 green onions (sliced)
2 large carrots (sliced diagonally)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
2 garlic cloves (minced)

Steps:

  • In large pot with boiling water, cook pasta.
  • Drain, rinse pasta with cold water and let drain again. Place pasta in a large salad bowl, add broccoli, next 3 ingredients and toss well.
  • In a small bowl or jar with lid, combine soy sauce and remaining 6 ingredients. Whisk together or cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour mixture over pasta and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.4, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 1061.9, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 10.5, Protein 10

ASIAN PASTA SALAD



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With a wonderful combination of colors and flavors, this Asian pasta salad goes great with barbecued chicken or pork. -Diane Molberg, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch strips
1 cup snow peas, halved
2 green onions with tops, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add carrots, peas, onions and red pepper. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY ASIAN-STYLE PASTA SALAD



Spicy Asian-Style Pasta Salad image

Provided by Erin Renouf Mylroie

Categories     Pasta     Side     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Peanut     Pea     Bell Pepper     Summer     Bon Appétit     California     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound linguine, broken in half
4 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 red bell peppers, seeded, thinly sliced
3 cups snow peas
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain very well. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Whisk 3 tablespoons sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne pepper in small bowl to blend. Season with salt. Mix half of dressing into pasta. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, peas and onion and sauté until just beginning to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add vegetables to pasta. Mix in peanuts, basil and enough dressing to coat. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.

HAWAIIAN MACARONI SALAD



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I had to figure out how to make Hawaiian Macaroni Salad at home because my husband was getting tired of ordering enough for our whole family from a local restaurant. Sometimes I use green onions and serve the salad with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. -Blaine Kahle, Florence, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 large carrot, grated
1 celery rib, finely chopped, optional
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk next 9 ingredients. Add pasta to a large serving bowl. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 33g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ASIAN MACARONI SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dry whole wheat macaroni pasta (also delicious with rice noodles)
1 cup fresh spinach
1/4 cup diced onion
1 cup shredded carrots
3 tbsp grated ginger
1 cup sprouts
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
dash cayenne pepper
2 tbsp sesame oil

Steps:

  • 1. cook pasta according to package directions 2. heat oil in skillet, add onions and carrots and saute until tender. add garlic, ginger, and sprouts and saute another minute. 3. toss together veggie saute, spinach, and pasta. hot pasta will cause spinach to wilt. 4. combine remaining ingredients and dress pasta. serve chilled.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and a tangy dressing will make all the difference in your macaroni salad.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • Cool the macaroni before adding the other ingredients: This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Add a variety of vegetables: This will make the salad more colorful and nutritious. Some good options include celery, carrots, red onion, and cucumber.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: A sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese will give the salad a nice boost of flavor.
  • Make a tangy dressing: A combination of mayonnaise, vinegar, and mustard is a classic dressing for macaroni salad. You can also add other ingredients, such as herbs, spices, or even fruit.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Macaroni salad is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great side dish for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. With a little planning and effort, you can make a macaroni salad that everyone will love.

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