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High Protein Asian Pasta Salad

High Protein Asian Pasta Salad for Your Meal Prep Joy

This High Protein Asian Pasta Salad is vibrant, nutritious, and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Can substitute with lime juice
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Use natural for less sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Can replace with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Liquid Aminos Can substitute with soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup Can swap with honey or agave
  • 1 clove Garlic Clove Can use garlic powder if fresh isn't available
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Grated Fresh Ginger Fresh is preferable to ground
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Can use olive oil, changing flavor
Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Use gluten-free pasta if needed
  • 2 cups Cabbage Can swap with shredded kale
  • 1 cup Carrots Can use bell peppers or radishes
  • 1 large Cucumber Replace with zucchini if desired
  • 1/4 cup Scallions Regular onions can work in place

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Pot
  • whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thinly slice the cabbage, julienne or grate the carrots, dice the cucumber, and slice the scallions. Place them in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, mince the garlic and combine it with peanut butter, orange juice, rice vinegar, maple syrup, liquid aminos, sriracha, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. Add the cooled rotini pasta and dressing to the bowl with the vegetables. Toss until evenly coated.
  5. Let the salad rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, chill the salad for at least an hour before serving. Add fresh vegetables just before serving to maintain crispness.

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