Description
This Spicy Thai Pasta Salad is a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines the heat of red pepper flakes with the sweetness of honey and the nuttiness of sesame oil. Tossed with bowtie pasta and garnished with cilantro, peanuts, and green onions, this salad is a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
Spicy Infused Oils:
- 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup sesame oil
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Infuse spice in oils: Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil, add crushed red pepper flakes, cook for 2 minutes.
- Create dressing: Combine honey, soy sauce, and salt in the infused oils.
- Dress the pasta: Pour warm dressing over pasta, coat evenly.
- Chill for flavor development: Refrigerate covered for at least 4 hours.
- Finish and garnish: Before serving, mix in cilantro, peanuts, and green onion. Serve chilled.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Thai Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Thai Salad, Spicy Salad, Thai Pasta Recipe
