Easy Asian Pasta Salad

This is a super easy salad to make either from scratch or from leftovers from other meals!  It's easy and perfect for hot summer days!  We just ate this on our picnic this afternoon and really enjoyed it!  :)


Easy Asian Pasta Salad:
2 c. Cooked Thin Spaghetti
1 c. Veggies (Brussel Sprouts, etc...)
1/2 c. Cooked Meat or tofu, chopped
2 T. Sesame Seeds
Asian Salad Dressing


1.  Mix together spaghetti, sesame seeds and cooked meet.
2.  Prepare veggies, and then cut into bite-size pieces.  (Wash, Peel and whatever else may be needed.  If using brussel sprouts I recommend sauteing them like this tutorial.)
3.  Mix in veggies and add dressing until it is to your desired consistency.  I used about 3 T. of dressing.  :)
4.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.  Enjoy!

 Enjoy!  You can even make this a day ahead and refrigerate until serving!  

Oh and this is the dressing I used. (and love for regular salads too!!)

I love this dressing because it's the perfect mix of sesame goodness (think Wendy's old Asian Chicken Salad) and really good ginger-ness! (think good Japanese Steakhouse's Salads) Yum!

Easy Fiesta Pasta Salad

I love pasta salads!  They are super versitale and super easy and usually super affordable!  :)  So here's a mexi twist on one for ya!  Just in time for hot summer nights and even hotter summer days!

Easy Fiesta Pasta Salad:

~3 c. Cooked Pasta (Any shape really, but bite-sized works best, and try to do whole grain)

1 can Beans, rinsed (Black or Pinto)

1 c. Corn

Garnish:  green onions, chives, garlic shoots, chips, cheese, etc...

Ranchalsa Dressing:

Mix 5 T.  Salsa with 5-7 T.  Ranch Dressing (Adjust to your liking)

In a large bowl combine pasta, beans and corn.  Serve and then drizzle some dressing on each serving.  Then garnish with your choice.  I used garlic shoot clippings and chips.  This is super easy, super affordable and super delish! 

 I just love the dressing!  It's great on lettuce salads too!  :)

Or you can make a salad and then put this pasta salad over it.  So it's a pasta salad salad!  :)  Like this...