Asian Pasta Salad

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Quick, colorful and oh so tasty, this pasta salad gets its distinctive flavor from ready-made Asian-style salad dressing. Lightly blanched broccoli and snow peas along with red pepper and red onions add to the fun.

INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • Blanch broccoli in rapidly boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the water. Blanch snow peas for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from water.
  • Cook one pound of pasta in a large pan of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Toss pasta with salad dressing. Toss with broccoli, red pepper, red onion, and snow peas, ginger, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. When serving, sprinkle with sesame oil and sesame seeds.