This delicious and colorful California Pasta Salad is always a hit as part of a party menu. Make this easy pasta salad recipe up to a day ahead if you like; the flavors only get better as it marinates.
INGREDIENTS :
°1 pack. (375g) Catelli Bistro Tricolor Rotini
°8 oz (250g) surimi-type crabmeat, shredded
°1 cup (250 mL) chopped cucumber
°2 green onions, sliced
°1/4 cup (60 ml) canola oil
°2 tbsp. (30 ml) soy sauce
°2 tbsp. (30 ml) rice vinegar
°1 C. (15 mL) chopped pickled ginger
°2 tbsp. 1/2 tsp (10 mL) toasted sesame seeds
°1 C. (5 ml) sesame oil
°1 ripe avocado, diced
°1 nori sheet, toasted and coarsely chopped
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1
Cooking pasta according to instructions on package. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside in a large bowl. Add surimi, cucumber and green onion; stir into pasta.
Step 2
Whisk together the canola oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Gently pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to coat.
Step 3
Transfer to a large serving platter. Garnish with avocado and grilled nori before serving.
ENJOY !!