Recipes

So pasta salad?

Unlike most I actually usually can’t stand pasta salad. I don’t like the mayo, I don’t like the Italian dressing, I don’t like the soggy veggies. It’s usually just not my thing. But this one? I love this one. It’s starts with a yummy, Asian inspired dressing with some heat and sweetness and then comes together with bean thread noodles (or any type of Asian noodle) and lots of veggies for crunch. Serve it with any Asian dish for a great side dish or cool salad.

Weight Watchers Cold Asian Noodle Salad
Points: 4 Weight Watchers Points Plus
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Nutritional Info: 164.1 calories, 1.1g of fat, 39.3g carbohydrates, 2.4g dietary fiber, .4g of protein

Ingredients

• 2 bundles bean thread noodles
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp hot chili sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp reduced fat creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup cabbage slaw mix
• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup scallions, sliced
• 1 apple, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp black sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions and immediately cool by running under cold water.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, peanut butter, vinegar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, hot chili paste, and hoisin sauce.
3. Add the noodles and vegetables and mix everything together.
4. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve.