Best 7 Asian Peanut And Pasta Salad Recipes

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Craving an eclectic symphony of flavors that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than the Asian peanut and pasta salad, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the vibrant essence of Asian cuisine with the comforting familiarity of pasta. This delectable dish, a beautiful union of diverse culinary traditions, offers a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, leaving you utterly captivated from the first bite. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets to creating the perfect Asian peanut and pasta salad, a dish that promises to transport your taste buds to a realm of pure gastronomic bliss.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD



Crunchy Noodle Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Kosher salt
1/2 pound thin spaghetti
1 pound sugar snap peas
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds, divided
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
2 red bell peppers, cored and seeded, and thinly sliced
4 scallions (white and green parts), sliced diagonally
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, return to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp tender. Lift the sugar snap peas from the water with a slotted spoon and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Drain.
  • For the dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and peanut butter in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the spaghetti, sugar snap peas, peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and the parsley and toss together.

PEANUT NOODLE PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Peanut Noodle Pasta Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, water, salt, whole grain linguine, large carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, peanuts

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup water
salt, for water
1 box whole grain linguine, or pasta of choice
1 cup large carrots, julienned
2 cucumbers, shaved using vegetable peeler
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
3 green onions, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha, water, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and water.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  • Combine pasta with the sliced vegetables in a large bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or overnight. To serve, garnish with chopped cilantro and peanuts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams

ASIAN CUCUMBER AND PEANUT SALAD



Asian Cucumber and Peanut Salad image

A fresh cucumber salad with a real kick! My mom adds rice noodles making it a great lunch or dinner add-on. I prefer it as it is.

Provided by tammyn316

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon Asian-style chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeds scraped out with a spoon, and thinly sliced
½ cup chopped peanuts
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Set garlic aside to cool.
  • Whisk vinegar and sugar in a salad bowl until sugar has dissolved; add chili-garlic sauce, fish sauce, coriander, cooked garlic, and red pepper flakes until thoroughly combined. Stir in cucumbers, peanuts, and green onions to coat with dressing. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 438.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

ASIAN-PEANUT AND PASTA SALAD



Asian-Peanut and Pasta Salad image

From Southern Living magazine. A nice Asian salad with orange juice/rind to balance the rice vinegar and sesame oil. Prep time does not include refrigeration time.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti
1 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped and divided
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons teriyaki marinade, sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh orange rind, grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup radish, thinly sliced
1 carrot, shredded (coarsely)
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Process 1/2 cup peanuts, orange juice and next 6 ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
  • Combine pasta, half of dressing, remaining 1/2 cup peanuts, radishes and the next 3 ingredients, gently tossing to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Serve with remaining dressing and avocado slices.

SPICY ASIAN PASTA SALAD WITH PEANUTS



Spicy Asian Pasta Salad With Peanuts image

This is the most absolutely wonderful salad! It's perfect to serve at any dinner party. If you want more heat then increase the cayenne pepper. The green beans can be substituted with fresh snow peas. Plan ahead the noodles have to be chilled for 2 hours. If you want to make this into a main dish throw in some cooked chicken or shrimp. Prep time includes chilling time.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Fruit

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb linguine (broken in half)
6 tablespoons sesame oil
5 tablespoons honey
5 tablespoons soy sauce
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use a bit more)
3 large red bell peppers, seeded and sliced very thin
3 cups fresh green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsley chopped (can add in more)
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until only JUST firm-tender; drain VERY well, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a bowl whisk together 5 tablespoons sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne pepper; blend well, and season with salt to taste.
  • Mix half of the dressing into the pasta; toss well to coat.
  • Cover the pasta and chill for 2 hours (or more).
  • In a skillet heat the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil over high heat.
  • Add in beans and onions; saute until JUST beginning to wilt (about 2 minutes).
  • Add in the beans and onions, red bell peppers with the chopped peanuts to the cold pasta.
  • Add a little more dressing to coat, and season with black pepper if desired.
  • Pass the remaining dressing separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.2, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 924.9, Carbohydrate 87.1, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 22.3, Protein 20.3

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUTS AND MINT



Asian Noodle Salad with Peanuts and Mint image

This cool dish is full of flavor and so light. Scallions, cucumber, and chopped peanuts add crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt
12 ounces soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until tender according to package instructions. Drain, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, and oil. In a large bowl combine noodles, scallions, cucumber, peanuts, and mint. Toss noodle mixture with sauce, garnish with additional mint, and serve.

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have peanut butter, you can use another type of nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter.
  • If you're looking for a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • For a more colorful salad, add some chopped vegetables, such as shredded carrots, bell peppers, or cucumbers.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, store the dressing and salad separately and combine them just before serving.

Conclusion:

This Asian peanut and pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's packed with flavor and texture, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this salad a try!

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