Description
A vibrant, protein-rich salad blending rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, and a tangy peanut butter-dressing. This quick, customizable dish offers bold Asian-inspired flavors with a crisp, refreshing texture. Perfect for balanced, no-cook meal prep adaptable to various dietary needs.
Ingredients
Rotini – 8 ounces
Napa cabbage – 2 cups
Carrots – 1 cup
Cucumber – 1 cup
Scallions – 4 stalks
Peanut butter – 1/2 cup
Orange juice – 1/4 cup
Rice vinegar – 3 tablespoons
Liquid Aminos – 2 tablespoons
Maple syrup – 1 tablespoon
Garlic – 2 cloves
Sriracha – 1 teaspoon
Sesame seeds – 1 tablespoon (optional)
Sliced almonds – 1/4 cup (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and scallions.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, orange juice, rice vinegar, Liquid Aminos, maple syrup, garlic (optional), and Sriracha.
Pour the dressing over the cooled pasta and vegetables. Toss until evenly coated.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced almonds if using. Serve chilled.
Notes
Rotini prevents sogginess and holds up to refrigeration.
Blanching napa cabbage adds tenderness.
Substitute zucchini for firmer texture.
Adjust Sriracha for spice preference.
Include tofu or grilled shrimp for higher protein.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 9
- Category: DINNER
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg