Creamy General Tso's Pasta Salad by @eatinnovasian

45 min

6 servings

🍗

1 packet

Innovasian general tso's chicken

🥫

80 ml

General tso's sauce

🥚

120 ml

Mayonnaise

🥛

3 tbsp

Sour cream

🍚

1 tbsp

Rice vinegar

🥢

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

💧

1 tbsp

Water

🍝

450 g

Rotini pasta

🫘

120 g

Edamame

🥕

130 g

Carrots

🥬

90 g

Red cabbage

🥒

110 g

Cucumbers

🌿

60 ml

Cilantro

🌶️

Chili oil

  1. Step
    • InnovAsian General Tso's Chicken

    Prepare the InnovAsian General Tso's Chicken according to package directions.

  2. Toss
    • InnovAsian General Tso's Chicken
    • General Tso's Sauce

    Toss the cooked chicken with one packet of the General Tso's sauce, reserving the second packet for the dressing.

  3. Cook
    • Rotini pasta

    Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside to cool.

  4. Whisk
    • General Tso's Sauce
    • Sour cream
    • Rice vinegar

    In a bowl, whisk together the reserved General Tso's sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, rice vinegar and soy sauce to make the dressing.

  5. Add
    • Water

    Add 1-2 tbsp water as needed to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.

  6. Julienne
    • Carrots
    • Red cabbage
    • Cucumbers

    Julienne the carrots, red cabbage and cucumbers, and chop the cilantro.

  7. Combine
    • Rotini pasta
    • Edamame
    • Carrots

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, edamame, vegetables and saucy chicken.

  8. Pour
    • General Tso's Sauce
    • Sour cream

    Pour the dressing over the top and toss until evenly coated.

  9. Serve
    • Chili oil

    Serve immediately or chill before serving, and drizzle with chili oil for added heat, if desired.

Creamy General Tso's Pasta Salad by @eatinnovasian

45 min

6 servings

🍗

1 packet

Innovasian general tso's chicken

🥫

80 ml

General tso's sauce

🥚

120 ml

Mayonnaise

🥛

3 tbsp

Sour cream

🍚

1 tbsp

Rice vinegar

🥢

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

💧

1 tbsp

Water

🍝

450 g

Rotini pasta

🫘

120 g

Edamame

🥕

130 g

Carrots

🥬

90 g

Red cabbage

🥒

110 g

Cucumbers

🌿

60 ml

Cilantro

🌶️

Chili oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Prepare the InnovAsian General Tso's Chicken according to package directions.

    🍗InnovAsian General Tso's Chicken

  2. Step 2/9

    Toss the cooked chicken with one packet of the General Tso's sauce, reserving the second packet for the dressing.

    🍗InnovAsian General Tso's Chicken
    🥫General Tso's Sauce
    🥣Mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/9

    Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside to cool.

    🍝Rotini pasta
    🧺Colander

  4. Step 4/9

    In a bowl, whisk together the reserved General Tso's sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, rice vinegar and soy sauce to make the dressing.

    🥫General Tso's Sauce
    🥚Mayonnaise
    🥛Sour cream
    🍚Rice vinegar
    🥢Soy sauce
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Whisk
    🥄Measuring spoons
    🥄Measuring cup

  5. Step 5/9

    Add 1-2 tbsp water as needed to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.

    💧Water
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Whisk
    🥄Measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/9

    Julienne the carrots, red cabbage and cucumbers, and chop the cilantro.

    🥕Carrots
    🥬Red cabbage
    🥒Cucumbers
    🌿Cilantro
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board

  7. Step 7/9

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, edamame, vegetables and saucy chicken.

    🍝Rotini pasta
    🫘Edamame
    🥕Carrots
    🥬Red cabbage
    🥒Cucumbers
    🍗InnovAsian General Tso's Chicken
    🥣Mixing bowl

  8. Step 8/9

    Pour the dressing over the top and toss until evenly coated.

    🥫General Tso's Sauce
    🥚Mayonnaise
    🥛Sour cream
    🍚Rice vinegar
    🥢Soy sauce
    💧Water
    🥣Mixing bowl

  9. Step 9/9

    Serve immediately or chill before serving, and drizzle with chili oil for added heat, if desired.

    🌶️Chili oil

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Prepared Food, Condiment, Dairy, Liquid, Grain, Pasta, Vegetables, Legumes, Herbs, Oil

Ingredients

Innovasian general tso's chicken, General tso's sauce, Mayonnaise, Sour cream, Rice vinegar, Soy sauce, Water, Rotini pasta, Edamame, Carrots, Red cabbage, Cucumbers, Cilantro, Chili oil

Notes

Innovasian general tso's chicken (one box, frozen), Water (1-2 tbsp, to adjust dressing consistency), Rotini pasta (cooked and drained), Edamame (cooked), Carrots (julienned), Red cabbage (julienned), Cucumbers (julienned), Cilantro (chopped), Chili oil (for topping, optional)

Allergens

Gluten, Soy, Eggs, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

to inform

Calories

480 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 18g, Carbohydrates: 52g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 820mg, Potassium: 400mg, Calcium: 60mg, Iron: 2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 650µg, Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin K: 25µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

25 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Mixing bowl, Whisk, Knife, Cutting board, Colander, Measuring spoons, Measuring cup

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Salad

Occasions

Picnic, Potluck, Summer Gathering

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@eatinnovasian

Origin

Cuisine

American, Asian

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Crunchy, Chewy

Flavors

Tangy, Savory, Sweet, Spicy, Umami

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

refrigeration : 3-4 days (Store in an airtight container,Chill before serving for best flavor), freezing : not recommended (Mayonnaise-based dressing and fresh vegetables do not freeze well)