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Pasta Salad

Here’s one salad you won’t pasta on. Prepared with pasta, almonds and a host of other ingredients, it’s a welcome change from those same old sides. So when you’re in search of a salad substitute, use your noodle and give this dish a try.
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Course Pasta, Pasta Salads
Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 3102.08 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 8 ounce(s) angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoon(s) oil
  • 1 cup(s) slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup(s) sesame seeds
  • 33/100 cup(s) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup(s) sugar
  • 4 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 teaspoon(s) white pepper
  • 1 small red cabbage, shredded
  • 6 scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup(s) (1 8-oz.) can water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 bean sprouts (optional)

Instructions

 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add almonds and sesame seeds.
  • Saute until slightly brown, set aside.
  • Combine oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and white pepper in a jar.
  • Cover tightly and shake.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine cabbage, scallions, water chestnuts and pasta in a large bowl.
  • Toss in nut mixture.
  • Toss with dressing before serving.
  • Ready in 20 min 10 min prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 3102.08kcalCarbohydrates: 341.56gProtein: 78.58gFat: 174.33gSaturated Fat: 20.41gSodium: 2570.36mgFiber: 52.93gSugar: 104.47g

Keyword Angel Hair Pasta, Vegetables
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