Stir Fry Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipes

STIR-FRIED VEGGIES WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the carrots, leek, zucchini, peppers and beans in hot olive oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Drain pasta; add to the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with sesame oil. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, salt, chili powder and ginger. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat.

PASTA STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
• While pasta is cooking, heat canola oil in a large saute pan or wok over high heat. Add onion, red pepper, ginger, eggplant and cook for about 1 minute. Add garlic, broccoli, tomatoes, and soy sauce and cook for another 2 minutes. Drain pasta. Add it and the chicken to the vegetable mixture, toss and cook for another minute.
• Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with scallions.

STIR FRIED PASTA WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in onion, and cook until soft. Stir in chicken, and cook until juices run clear. Mix in the broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, and cook for 2 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
• Toss pasta with vegetables, and serve warm.

STIR FRIED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 TBS oil in a wok or a 10 inch frying pan.
• When hot, stir fry the cashew nuts until golden.
• Remove and set aside.
• Add a further 1 TBS oil and stir fry the ginger for 1/2 minute.
• Add the beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender but still crunchy.
• Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add another TBS of oil and stir fry peppers for 2 to 3 minutes, add the spring onions at the last moment.
• Add the peppers and onions to the beans.
• Add the final TBS oil to the pan and stir fry the asparagus tips for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add 2 to 3 TBS water, cover the pan and steam for about 5 minutes until tender.
• Add the asparagus to the other vegetables along with the cashew nuts, coriander, sesame oil and lemon juice.
• Season to taste.
• Toss together and set aside to cool.
• Just before serving, twist off the watercress stalks and add the leaves to the salad.
• Toss again and transfer to a serving bowl.

SUMMERTIME PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large kettle, cook pasta according to package directions. Place frozen vegetables in strainer. Pour cooked pasta and water over vegetables to thaw; rinse and drain well. In a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine salad dressings, dill and garlic salt until smooth. Place pasta mixture in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and dressing; stir gently to coat.

STIR-FRY NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, tip all the ingredients and 4 of the torn lime leaves in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Boil for 1 min, then remove from the heat to infuse.
• Cook the noodles according to pack instructions, then drain and toss with 3 tbsp of the sesame oil. Leave to cool, tossing occasionally so they don't stick. Set aside.
• Heat the rest of the oil in a wok and stir-fry the peppers, carrots, ginger and garlic for just 1 min, then set aside. To serve, tip the noodles into a bowl and drain over the dressing. Finely shred the remaining lime leaves and toss in with all the other ingredients, setting aside a small handful of coriander leaves. Taste the noodles, adding a splash more vinegar, soy or sesame oil to suit your taste. Pile the noodles onto a platter or into a large bowl. Scatter over the rest of the coriander and serve.

HEARTY STIR-FRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add beef. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into another plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade from beef and chicken. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil; stir-fry beef until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry chicken in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry carrots and broccoli in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add the green pepper, onion and mushrooms; stir-fry for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cilantro and reserved marinade., Toss salad greens and oranges; place on a large serving plate. Top with the stir-fried beef, chicken and vegetables.