Name: Asian Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped red kale, stems removed; 8 ounces bow ties pasta ( whole-grain or any pasta); cooked and cooled; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 2 carrots, shaved; 1 red pepper, sliced thin; 1 cup shredded purple cabbage; 1 cup shredded white cabbage; 1 cup mame (shelled edamame cooked and cooled); 1 sheet seaweed paper, crushed; 2 Tablespoons Sesame seeds; 4 mandarin oranges (peeled, sliced in half, and sectioned) clementines also work; 1/2 cup cashew mayo to vegan mayo of choice; 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon maple syrup or date syrup; 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or Tamari); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup raw cashews; 1/4 cup bottled teriyaki sauce of choice; 1/2 cup water

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Looking for a quick and easy cold Asian noodle salad? Then, Asian pasta salad recipe is for you. While planning dinner this week, the heatwave shifted me toward cold salads. Not only is this Asian-style salad easy to make, but this Asian bowtie pasta salad is also full of fresh veggies and deep flavor. So if you're looking for a healthy and flavorful Asian pasta salad with yummy teriyaki salad dressing, then look no further.

I love Kale, not only because of its nutritional value but also because kale maintains its firmness, even after being dressed. And, for those who avoid pasta, this Asian pasta salad recipe contains very little pasta, so if you are worried about carbs, relax. In fact, an Asian pasta salad like this holds onto flavor from all the different ingredients and the delicious teriyaki dressing.

Although the main elements of the salad are vegetable-based, the mandarin organs bring this dish together. Visually it looks beautiful!

What ingredients are in Asian Pasta Salad?

Bowtie Pasta (I used whole-grain)
Red Kale (or kale of choice)
White Cabbage
Purple Cabbage
Mame (shelled Edamame)
Red Bell Peppers
Green Onions
Seaweed
Carrots
Mandarin Oranges
Sesame seeds

With 10 minutes of prep time while the pasta cooks, you will have dinner in under 20 minutes and lunch the next day. Generally, I eat this salad today and save the rest of the Asian salad for tomorrow. But, don't worry, this salad lasts, dressed in the Teryaki dressing, for up to three days.

How to make Asian bowtie pasta salad

Once the noodles are cooked, drain the noodles and rinse in cold water until the noodles are cooled or at room temperature.

Chop the kale into bite-sized pieces and fill the base of the bowl.
Add the drained, cooled pasta, and the other chopped vegetables
Crumble the seaweed
Then add the teriyaki salad dressing
Garnish with mandarin oranges and sesame seeds

How do I make my teriyaki salad dressing?

Without a doubt, I prefer making my own dressings, but sometimes, I take shortcuts. So, there are two versions of this dressing, which both taste fantastic. One version, however, is much easier than the other two make and requires two ingredients.

Homemade Teryaki Salad dressing

Vegan Cashew Mayo or vegan mayo of choice (use tofu may is nut-free)
Rice Vinegar
Maple Syrup or Date Syrup
Soy Sauce (or Tamari for a gluten-free option)
Dijon Mustard
Garlic
Black Pepper
Water

Short-Cut Teriyaki Dressing

Raw Cashews
Water
Teriyaki Sauce

Again, dressing the Asian Bowtie salad in advance helps soften the kale and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients and the dressing.

Honestly, the teriyaki salad dressing tastes so fabulous; I plan to use it in other recipes. My husband, on the other hand, said he wanted to drink it.

Cold Asian noodle salad variations

Since it's hot outside, I chose to serve my Asian pasta salad recipe cold, but if serving it warm is possible.
Also, if you don't like kale, any greens work well, but don't dress the salad immediately. Salads made primary with kale hold up for days when dressed ahead of time. In fact, kale softens when dressed making it more easily digestible.
Add grilled, air-fried, or baked tofu for added protein.
Include peapods, red onions, yellow onions, bok choy, and any other vegetables

FAQ

What kind of pasta do I put in Asian salad?

Although any pasta shape works well for this recipe, I prefer whole-grain bow tie pasta for its sturdiness as well as its pretty shape.

What is a good substitute for using maple syrup?

Date syrup, Agave, or molasses

How long will cold Asian noodle salad last in the refrigerator?

Cold Asian pasta salad will last dressed, in the refrigerator, for 3-5 days.

Don't forget the sesame seeds and mandarin oranges for the Best Asian Pasta Salad Recipe!

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6 servings

Asian Pasta Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Savory and sweet, this Asian bowtie pasta salad is a little bit of pasta with a ton of vegetables, dressed in a tangy teriyaki dressing, topped with mandarin oranges, and sprinkled in sesame seeds. Make it ahead of time and eat it all week long.

Ingredients

Asian Pasta Salad Recipe

4 cups chopped red kale, stems removed
8 ounces bow ties pasta ( whole-grain or any pasta); cooked and cooled
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 carrots, shaved
1 red pepper, sliced thin
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 cup shredded white cabbage
1 cup mame (shelled edamame cooked and cooled)
1 sheet seaweed paper, crushed

Garnish

2 Tablespoons Sesame seeds
4 mandarin oranges (peeled, sliced in half, and sectioned) clementines also work

Teriyaki Dressing Option 1

1/2 cup cashew mayo to vegan mayo of choice
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup or date syrup
1 teaspoon soy sauce (or Tamari)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Short cut Teriyaki Dressing Option 2

1/4 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup bottled teriyaki sauce of choice
1/2 cup water

Instructions

Cook the pasta and prepare the other salad ingredients

Bring 6 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and boil
Add pasta and reduce heat to simmer
Cook according to package instructions (11-13 minutes)
Chop the vegetables and cut the oranges
When pasta is cooked, immediately drain and run cold water over the pasta to stop cooking.
Pasta should be cool when placed with other ingredients.
In a large bowl, place the chopped kale in the base of a large bowl
Now add the vegetables and cooled pasta and cooled mamme

Teriyaki Salad Dressing

Choose Option 1 or 2
Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth
Pour over salad and toss until coated.
Refrigerate for an hour or more before serving.
Toss again before servings and add sesame seeds and mandarin orange segments.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

6 servings

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 296Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 1mgSodium 420mgCarbohydrates 41gFiber 6gSugar 14gProtein 9g

Nutrition facts may not be 100% accurate.

Kathy Carmichael

Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

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Asian Bowtie Pasta Salad

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How to make Asian bowtie pasta salad