Asian Pasta Salad Recipe
- 1 (16 ounce) package pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 cup Asian-style salad dressing
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root (optional)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Blanch broccoli in rapidly boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the water. Blanch snow peas for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from water.
- Cook one pound of pasta in a large pan of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Toss pasta with salad dressing. Toss with broccoli, red pepper, red onion, and snow peas, ginger, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. When serving, sprinkle with sesame oil and sesame seeds.