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Asian Pasta Salad with Beef, Broccoli and Bean Sprouts

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson PHOTO BY: SunFlower

"A creamy Asian dressing nicely compliments this pasta salad with broccoli, red pepper, bean sprouts, and peanuts."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • Soy-Ginger Dressing:
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
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  • Pasta Salad:
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 8 ounces broccoli florets
  • 1 pound rare deli roast beef, sliced 1/8 inch thick and cut into bite-size strips
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted (or honey-roasted) peanuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper flakes in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup. Whisk in mayonnaise until smooth, then in a slow steady stream, whisk in oil to make an emulsified dressing; keep chilled until ready to toss with salad. Store in a clean jar with lid.
  2. Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to boil in a large soup kettle. Add pasta and, using package times as a guide, boil, stirring frequently and adding broccoli the last 1 minute, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto a large, lipped cookie sheet. Set aside while preparing remaining salad ingredients.
  3. Place all salad ingredients (except soy-ginger dressing) in a large bowl or transfer to a gallon-size zipper bag. (Can be covered and refrigerated several hours at this point). When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat and serve.

FOOTNOTES


REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by cookinme
I have to agree with Tuni. I thought that this was a great change from usual pasta salad. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by ~TAYLOR~
We absolutely loved this dish. As with everything in life, you make changes to suit your own... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by kathleen
I give this a 5* but not for the reasons you might think! Please read on. The salad turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE
I halved this recipe and it still made quite alot. This is a really great salad. Next time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by suede
My husband and I LOVED this one. The spices are the perfect mix. The dressing is what makes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by Caroline C
This was really good. I followed the recipe exactly but had to add a little more sugar, and a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by KIREKBERG
This salad is nice if you're looking for a different taste from the usual. I followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2006 by IMVINTAGE
I added additional garlic, used rice noodles & only used 8 oz., used fresh ginger & I added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2006 by SunFlower