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Protein Packed Thai Pasta Salad

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and nutritious Thai pasta salad loaded with protein from garbanzo bean rotini and a flavorful peanut dressing.


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon liquid aminos
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1-4 teaspoons sriracha (optional)
  • 8 oz garbanzo bean rotini pasta
  • 1 cup chopped cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 4 scallions, sliced


Instructions

  1. Cook the garbanzo bean rotini pasta according to the package directions.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water.
  3. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl: orange juice, peanut butter, rice vinegar, liquid aminos, maple syrup, garlic, and sriracha.
  4. Fold in the cooled pasta, chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, diced cucumber, and sliced scallions.
  5. Toss everything together and serve immediately or refrigerate for a while.

Notes

Letting the salad sit for a while helps the flavors meld together. Adjust the sriracha to your heat preference.