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Protein Packed Thai Pasta Salad Recipe

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Protein Packed Thai Pasta Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that combines garbanzo bean rotini pasta with crisp vegetables and a flavorful peanut-orange dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is packed with over 18 grams of protein per serving, making it a perfect nutritious and satisfying meal option.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ 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, for some added spice)

Salad

  • 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 Pasta: Cook the garbanzo bean rotini pasta according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down for the salad.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, peanut butter, unseasoned rice vinegar, liquid aminos, maple syrup, minced garlic, and sriracha if using, until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  3. Toss the Salad: Add the cooled pasta, chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped cucumber, and sliced scallions into the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
  4. Serve: Serve the salad immediately or chill it briefly if desired for a cool, refreshing meal.

Notes

  • Adjust sriracha for desired spice level or omit for a milder salad.
  • Use garbanzo bean pasta to boost protein content and make the dish gluten free.
  • Vegetables can be swapped or added based on preference, such as bell peppers or snap peas.
  • For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu (though this will alter the protein count).
  • Make sure to rinse pasta well to avoid a sticky salad.

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