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Chilled Angel Hair Pasta with Crunchy Veggies Awaits!

A refreshing and flavorful chilled pasta dish featuring angel hair pasta, crunchy veggies, and a creamy peanut dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup snap peas trimmed and halved
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons water to thin, as needed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Method
 

  1. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, snap peas, green onions, and cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Pour the peanut dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss until everything is well coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve cold, garnished with additional cilantro or chopped peanuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a protein boost, add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Try using different vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added color and flavor.

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