Asian Pasta Salad

Name: Asian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch strips; 1 cup snow peas, halved; 2 green onions with tops, sliced; 1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper; DRESSING:; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 7 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

With a wonderful combination of colors and flavors, this Asian pasta salad goes great with barbecued chicken or pork. —Diane Molberg, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch strips
1 cup snow peas, halved
2 green onions with tops, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add carrots, peas, onions and red pepper. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 139 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

With a wonderful combination of colors and flavors, this Asian pasta salad goes great with barbecued chicken or pork. —Diane Molberg, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan

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