Asian Pasta Salad
Prepare to be transported to flavor town with this vibrant and enticing Asian Pasta Salad! Embrace the fusion of Ohio City's finest fettuccine pasta, fresh veggies, and an exquisitely crafted dressing that infuses the dish with a zesty, umami-rich profile.
Ingredients:
2 pounds Ohio City fettuccine pasta (consider using black squid ink for a visually striking dish)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 cups chopped fresh Bok Choy
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup Keller's roasted garlic
1 red bell pepper (julienned)
1/2 cup snow peas (julienned)
1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
Dressing:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
Instructions:
Prepare the Pasta: Cook the Ohio City pasta until it reaches al dente perfection. Once cooked, allow it to cool down.
Mix the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooled pasta, chopped garlic, fresh Bok Choy, scallions, roasted garlic, julienned red bell pepper, snow peas, and finely chopped celery.
Create the Dressing: In another mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, fresh chopped ginger, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, and dried mustard. This amalgamation forms a vibrant dressing.
Embrace the Fusion: Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mix. Toss gently to ensure the dressing coats all the elements evenly. Let the flavors meld together for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Delight in the Fusion:
This Asian Pasta Salad isn't just a dish; it's a harmony of flavors and textures. Ohio City's finest fettuccine pasta, coupled with a medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, creates a culinary symphony that tantalizes the taste buds.
Prepare this recipe and experience the fusion of diverse ingredients resulting in an explosion of exotic flavors on your palate!