CITRUS SESAME NOODLE SALAD

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This is refreshing, colorful, pasta salad that is low calorie and heart healthy. Want to turn this salad into a main course? Just add some cooked shrimp, chicken, or pork.

Provided by ScoutDad450

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb whole wheat spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 cups snow peas, snapped in half
1 small summer squash, cut into thin bite-sized strips
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup bok choy, shredded
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
orange section (to garnish)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to he package directions and drain it. Immediately rinse the pasta under cold running water and drain it again.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, snow peas, summer squash, carrots, and bok choy.
  • to make the dressing, combine the orange juice, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, and salt in a small bowl and vigorously whisk the mixture. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking all the while.
  • Pour enough dressing over the pasta and vegetables to coat them lightly, then toss them again. Just before serving, top the salad with orange sections and a sprinkling of toasted seasme seeds.

The Lemon Tree
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Meh.


Ogebesto Ogebesto
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Narayan Rijal
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I love the combination of citrus and sesame in this salad. It's a great way to lighten up a heavy meal.


Isaiah Murrell
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Joseph Bradley
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Yum!


Papa Abdullah
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This salad was a bit too sour for my taste, but I think that's because I used too much lime juice. Next time, I'll cut back on the lime and add a little more sesame oil.


Yanni Mayne
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I'm always looking for new noodle salad recipes, and this one definitely delivers. The citrus and sesame flavors are a great combination, and the salad is super easy to make.


Suraia Akhter
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This citrus sesame noodle salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were so bright and refreshing, and the sesame dressing was the perfect complement to the noodles.


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