Save A vibrant amp savory pasta salad featuring Japanese miso dressing crisp vegetables and nutty sesame accents a perfect fusion for a refreshing lunch or side dish.
I first made this salad for a family picnic and it quickly became a favorite. The unique combination of Japanese flavors and classic pasta salad texture makes it perfect for gatherings and light lunches.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 250 g short pasta (fusilli penne)
- Edamame: 1 cup shelled and cooked
- Cucumber: 1 small diced
- Carrot: 1 medium julienned
- Radishes: 4 thinly sliced
- Spring onions: 2 sliced
- Red bell pepper: 1 thinly sliced
- White miso paste: 3 tbsp
- Rice vinegar: 2 tbsp
- Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil: 2 tbsp
- Honey or maple syrup: 1 tbsp
- Fresh ginger: 1 tbsp grated
- Garlic: 1 clove minced
- Water: 2 tbsp to thin as needed
- Toasted sesame seeds: 2 tbsp
- Chopped fresh cilantro: 2 tbsp optional
- Nori: 1 sheet sliced into thin strips optional
Instructions
- Cook Pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and set aside.
- Make Dressing:
- Whisk together miso paste rice vinegar soy sauce sesame oil honey or maple syrup ginger garlic and water until smooth. Adjust water for desired consistency.
- Combine Salad:
- In a large bowl combine cooled pasta edamame cucumber carrot radishes spring onions and bell pepper.
- Dress & Toss:
- Pour miso dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish amp Serve:
- Transfer to serving dish garnish with toasted sesame seeds cilantro and nori strips if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Save This Japanese pasta salad was a hit at our recent family lunch everyone loved the brightness of the veggies and the rich miso flavor.
Required Tools
Large pot colander mixing bowls whisk knife and cutting board are helpful to prepare all components efficiently.
Allergen Information
Contains soy gluten and sesame always check product labels for allergens and use substitutions when necessary.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains approximately 380 calories 10 g total fat 58 g carbohydrates and 12 g protein.
Save This salad is delicious served fresh or chilled overnight. Enjoy the perfect harmony of flavors in every bite.
Recipe Guide
- → How can I make this dish vegan?
Swap honey for maple syrup to ensure all ingredients are plant-based and vegan-friendly.
- → Can I use other noodles instead of pasta?
Soba noodles work well for an authentic touch, or try gluten-free pasta to suit dietary needs.
- → What protein can I add?
Add grilled tofu or cooked chicken for extra protein without altering the overall flavor profile.
- → Is this dish served hot or cold?
Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for the best refreshing and crisp texture.
- → What drinks pair well with this salad?
Chilled green tea or crisp white wine complement the savory miso and fresh vegetables nicely.
- → What allergens are present?
This dish contains soy, gluten, and sesame; always check product labels if sensitive to these ingredients.