Recipe

Oriental Pasta Salad

Details

Yields 2 gallons salad or 64 (1/2 cup) servings

Ingredients

2 lb. Pasta, any style
8 c. Fresh Broccoli Florets
4 c. Sliced Celery
4 c. Sliced Carrots
3 c. Green Onions

Oriental Dressing

4 c. California Raisins
2 c. reduced sodium Soy Sauce
4 c. Mayonnaise
1 tbsp. + 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/2 tsp. Sesame Oil (optional)
1/2 c. Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2. Mix pasta with vegetables.
3. Process raisins and half of the soy sauce until mixture is smooth.
4. Add remaining soy sauce; continue to process until mixture is smooth.
5. Add mayonnaise, ginger and sesame oil; process until well mixed. (NOTE: If processor capacity is small, combine ingredients in a mixing bowl; mix well.)
6. Combine 6 cups of the dressing with pasta and vegetables; chill.
7. Just before serving, add remaining dressing and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Tip: Broccoli may be blanched for brighter color and tenderness.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 188(30% from fat); Total Fat 11g (sat 2g, mono 1g, poly 3g); Cholesterol 8mg; Protein 3g; Carbohydrates 20g; Fiber 2g; Iron 2mg; Sodium 346mg; Calcium 25mg