Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tasty High Protein Asian Pasta Salad, a nutritious dish perfect for meal prep, gatherings, or a refreshing lunch on warm days. This delightful salad combines protein-packed rotini pasta with fresh vegetables and is tossed in a creamy peanut butter dressing infused with ginger, garlic, and sriracha. Not only is this salad bursting with flavor, but it also provides a satisfying meal that keeps you energized throughout the day. Whip it up in just 20 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner or a quick grab-and-go lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini (high-protein)
- 1.25 cups cabbage (shredded)
- 1.25 cups carrots (grated)
- 1.25 cups cucumber (diced)
- 4 scallions (sliced)
- 2.5 oz orange juice
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp liquid aminos
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 4 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot and cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, peanut butter, rice vinegar, liquid aminos, and maple syrup until smooth. Add minced garlic, sriracha, grated ginger, and sesame oil; whisk again.
- Chop cabbage, grate carrots, dice cucumber, and slice scallions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rotini with cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and scallions. Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg