Asian Pasta Salad With Beef, Broccoli And Bean Sprouts
Cucumbers and olives are tossed with cubes of monterey jack cheese and salad seasoning to make the base for this easy pasta salad.
Recipe Summary Asian Pasta Salad With Beef, Broccoli And Bean Sprouts
A creamy soy-ginger dressing nicely complements this pasta salad with broccoli, red pepper, bean sprouts, and peanuts.
Ingredients | Pasta Salad Seasoning Crossword3 medium garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon sesame oil1 teaspoon ground ginger¾ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes2 tablespoons mayonnaise¼ cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons salt1 pound penne pasta8 ounces broccoli florets1 pound rare deli roast beef, sliced 1/8 inch thick and cut into bite-size strips3 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated1 medium red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips2 cups bean sprouts3 green onions, thinly sliced½ cup chopped roasted (or honey-roasted) peanuts¼ cup chopped fresh cilantroDirectionsMix garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper flakes in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup. Whisk in mayonnaise until smooth, then in a slow steady stream, whisk in oil to make an emulsified dressing; keep chilled until ready to toss with salad. Store in a clean jar with lid.Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to boil in a large soup kettle. Add pasta and, using package times as a guide, boil, stirring frequently and adding broccoli the last 1 minute, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto a large, lipped cookie sheet. Set aside while preparing remaining salad ingredients.Place all salad ingredients (except soy-ginger dressing) in a large bowl or transfer to a gallon-size zipper bag. (Can be covered and refrigerated several hours at this point). When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat and serve.Copyright 2005 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.Info | Pasta Salad Seasoning CrosswordServings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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