Chilled Noodle Salad with Ginger Wasabi Dressing
This Chilled Noodle Salad with Ginger Wasabi Dressing is a refreshing and tasty recipe! The tangy ginger wasabi dressing is so delicious! Get the recipe and read about my SUPER fun experience with Chef Lynn Crawford!
Last week I was lucky enough to attend a media event at the SAIT Polytechnic Culinary Campus here in Calgary featuring Chef Lynn Crawford, to celebrate the launch of the new Catelli® Healthy Harvest® Ancient Grains pasta. We were able to watch a cooking demonstration, then participate in a hands-on cooking session with Chef Lynn. SO MUCH FUN. And delicious too. She created a pesto pasta dish and an incredible marinara sauce with rotini noodles that knocked my socks off. I need to find her marinara recipe and make it at home…it seriously was the best marinara sauce that I have ever had…she served it with rotini noodles, fresh parmesan and fresh mozzarella cheese. I die.
About Chef Lynn Crawford
Anyway, if you are not familiar with Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford, let me tell you a little bit about this well accomplished chef! Chef Lynn is a Food Network Celebrity Chef and celebrated award-nominated cookbook author (why don’t I have her cookbooks?!); Chef-owner of Ruby Watchco, a market-inspired, chef-driven restaurant in Toronto (on my must eat at list); Host of the Food Network Canada’s Pitchin’ In (best show ever); judge of the Food Network Canada’s Chopped Canada (love Chopped!); Previous executive chef of the Four Seasons Hotel in both Toronto and New York; and the first female Canadian invited to participate in the Food Network’s Iron Chef America and Top Chef Masters Season Five.
So basically she’s awesome.
Watching her cook, and having her teach us tips for cooking pasta, for cutting red peppers and other various kitchen tips was amazing. Then she fed us and turned us loose in the SAIT Culinary Kitchen to whip up a batch of Chilled Noodle Salad with Ginger Wasabi Dressing (get the recipe below). The whole night was so great.
But my favourite part of the night was this. Yes, I’m cooking with Chef Lynn.
I was lucky enough to have her choose me to come up and work on a dish with her. Now if you know me in real life, this kind of thing is basically a nightmare for me. For real. To get up in front of people and cook, with a real life chef is absolutely frightening. BUT how could I say no?! Opportunities like this don’t happen every day. And deep down somewhere inside of me this is also a dream come true. So up there I went. And I loved every second of it.
Right away she put me to work mixing noodles, slicing veggies…
Then it was time to plate the dish. I knew I was in for it.
Twirl twirl twirl that pasta! I couldn’t for the life of me get it to twirl.
And all the while Chef Lynn was yelling “Pretend you’re on Chopped Canada!!” LOLOLOL YES CHEF!
Get that dish plated! Throw on that cilantro! Bam!
And the final result…let’s just say I have no mad plating skills. But what an experience…look how happy I am in this picture! She was a hoot!
What a great night!
Chilled Noodle Salad with Ginger Wasabi Dressing
Now let’s get you fed! We made this Chilled Noodle Salad with Ginger Wasabi Dressing in the kitchens after the presentation and let me tell you first hand that it’s easy to make, healthy and so delicious!
This dish is made with the Catelli® Healthy Harvest® Ancient Grains pasta which is tossed with veggies and a tangy ginger wasabi dressing…yum.
Chilled Noodle Salad with Ginger Wasabi Dressing
This Chilled Noodle Salad with Ginger Wasabi Dressing is a refreshing and delicious dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Chilled Noodle Salad:
- 1 – 340 g pkg spaghettini
- 2 cups snow peas (thinly sliced diagonally)
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 small cucumber (sliced diagonally)
- 2 cups napa cabbage (finely shredded)
- 1 cup red pepper (cut into matchsticks)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
Ginger-Wasabi Dressing:
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- wasabi to taste
Instructions
Making the noodle salad:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain well. Rinse under cold water until well chilled. Transfer to large bowl and set aside.
- In a pot of boiling water, cook snow peas and edamame until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water until well chilled, then set aside.
- Meanwhile, halve the cucumber lengthwise and use the end of a spoon to scoop and discard seeds, then cut the cucumber into julienne strips.
Making the Ginger-Wasabi Dressing:
- Whisk together rice vinegar, canola oil, soy sauce, lemon juice and zest, brown sugar, sesame oil and ginger. Season with wasabi to taste.
Putting the salad together:
- Add the cucumber, snow peas, edamame, napa cabbage, red pepper, green onions and avocado to noodles then toss with enough dressing to coat.
- Garnish with cilantro leaves and black sesame seeds.
Notes
Tip: If you have time, you can chill the noodle dish by refrigerating for 1 to 4 hours.
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Have a delicious day!
Oh my, Joanna I think we are cut from the same cloth… I’m a behind the scenes girl too, I’m allergic to focused attention. You are doing videos, cooking in front of crowds! WOW, my new hero! This recipe looks and sounds delish, thanks for sharing your experience, your bravery has inspired this introvert! xo
Oh thank you Laurie! I certainly am coming out of my shell aren’t I?! And surprisingly it’s leaving me feeling very brave…WHO KNEW?!
I really like a good tuna pasta!
I love Salmon with pasta and a Ginger cumin sauce low cal & low fat yumminess!
I’m so jealous! If I had those noodles, I would have made something similar, but my favourite pasta dish would have to go to gnocchi (does that count?) 🙂
I love Roasted eggplant and mozzarella pasta!!!!
I absolutely loved this post. Great photos and great attitude. Like you, I would have had a very hard time going up there, being on stage with Chef Lynn. Bravo for you! (Nice recipe too 🙂
Oop — just realized you are asking for our fave pasta dish. Well, I think I had my fave dish earlier this week: gluten-free pasta with creamed cauliflower sauce, crispy bacon bits on top. (Plus, I used some bacon fat to help cream the cauliflower, omg too yummy!
What a great experience! Looks like you had a blast 🙂 My favourite pasta dish is a simple tomato cream sauce pasta.
Spaghetti with pasta sauce!!
Spaghetti is popular with all family members – the kids like it with meatballs and I like to add chilli peppers to mine. It is fun to eat, fun to say and nutritious.
I love pasta primavera. But then again, I don’t think I have ever met a pasta I didn’t like. I am a girl who loves my carbs 🙂
I love a pasta dish called Creamy Garlic Bacon Penne.
Many favourites, but lasagna is one of them.
Looks like you had an amazing time. I’ve watched Chef Lynn many time on her show, and others, and she’s always a blast!
Forgot to mention my favorite pasta dish in my previous post…….Gnocchi with Bolognese sauce….mmmmm!
I love a good clam pasta with a white wine sauce.
Jo-Anna! That looks like such a blast, totally awesome.
I just LOVE pasta in general. From homemade spaghetti to carbonara to ramen lol love it all.
I love my homemade Chicken and veggie Alfredo. What a wonderful experience for you . so hungry for pasta now I have to make some .
oh i love all pasta dishes, its a staple in our family
Love the pics! Looks like you had a fabulous time! My fave pasta dish is Penne Alfredo with fresh tomatoes and parsley 🙂
Macaroni and cheese…there are a ton of ways to make it and I enjoy them all!
Spaghetti or Lasagna
I love most pasta dishes. Lasagna has been an all-time fave though.
I love most pasta dishes, but simple sauces or cheese sauces tend to be my faves!
Love everything pasta. My fav is fettucini alfredo, even though it’s so rich 🙂
Lasagna is my favorite but I really love all pasta
That is a thing to pick – favourite pasta dish but I think it would have to be a big plate of spaghetti and meat sauce – comfort food for sure.
I really like to eat lasagna made with spinach and ground beef.
Looks absolutely amazing! My favourite pasta dish is herb orzo pasta salad, yum! I can’t wait to mak the recipe you’ve posted I think it’ll be a big hit in my house 🙂
Rotini with a red sauce and grilled vegetables is a fave
Lasagna is certainly our favorite pasta meal
Spaghetti and meatballs
There aren;t many pasta dishes I don’t love! lol My fav is Mediterranean chicken.
All pasta at this house; but gnocchi is one of the faves!
What a neat opportunity with Chef Lynn 🙂
I have many pasta recipes that I enjoy. One of them is Lasagna.
Lasagna….errr Spagetti…errr chiken pam…I love allll pasta!
Sausage and pepper pasta.
spaghetti and meatballs
My favorite is baked spaghetti! 🙂
I make tonns of tomato sauce in the summer with the tomatoes from my dads garden. In the winter, I thaw it out to make lasagna with and my whole family loves this the most.
My favorite is fettucine alfredo!!!
I love anything pesto with penne! The best pesto I have ever tried was this roasted walnut with spinach pesto! mMmmm!
My favourite pasta dish is lasagna.
I enjoy Spaghetti With Feta and Broccoli
I enjoys Spaghetti With Feta and Broccoli.
I enjoy Spaghetti and Meatballs
i love a greek pasta salad
Love all pasta but my favourite is still old school Mac and cheese
chicken carbonara!
My favourite pasta dish is tossed in avocado “sauce” (mashed avocados and lemon juice) topped on a grilled portobello mushroom, but I also love mac n cheese!
That was awfully brave of you! It must have been hard to keep your composure in front of a crowd. 🙂
My favourite pasta dish is any that include pesto. Especially if there’s a little chorizo thrown in for good measure.
Spaghetti and Meatballs!
lasagna yummm
lasagna is definitely the best. Meat or veggie, doesn’t matter.
You look like a natural Jo-Anna! What fun. Sorry I missed it.
I love this post, your enthusiasm just jumps out of your writing! My favourite pasta dish is classic spaghetti with meat sauce, with lots of cheese 🙂
Old fashioned spaghetti with meatballs and mushrooms
my fave is pasta primavera.
My favorite pasta dish is Spaghetti with Clam Sauce… Either Red or White. Now I’m craving it.
we love spaghetti and meatballs
My favorite pasta dish–do I have to pick just ONE?–would be a toss-up between a cheesy lasagna and homemade macaroni and cheese.
Bacon carbonara.
I like fettuccini with pesto
I love pesto or alfredo pasta with chicken! Yum
Love pretty much all pasta but really enjoy a decent lasagne!
I love Fettucine Alfredo with crab best!
Carbonara
I love a summer pasta salad with shrimp and fresh garden veggies.
Spaghetti with Fall Greens and Pumpkin Seeds
Spaghetti with Fall Greens and Pumpkin Seeds
Hearty Beef Lasagna is a family favorite!
Mac and cheese!
Lasagna or Manacotti for me!
My favourite dish is spaghetti and meatballs with a spicy tomato sauce.
Hi, I’m new to your site. Found you through WednesdayRoundup. Nice to meet you. Looks like you had a fantastic time up there. Didn’t look nervous at all. And your dish looks yummy. Pinning and tweeting. Have a wonderful day! 🙂
Thank you so much! It was such a great experience!
What a fun time to spend with the master chef! It looked like a blast! And the dish looks amazing! Thanks for sharing it with us! i have pinned it and will definitely try this recipe out soon!
Wow! What an experience! Thank you for sharing this on Weekend Bites
What a great experience! This recipe looks amazing! Thank you for sharing in the Thursday Favorite things link party 🙂 xx
Erika
Hello gorgeous! I love seeing your masterpieces.Thank you for bringing such great things to our party. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm.. Lou Lou Girls
OMG – what an awesome opportunity! I’ll be making this salad for sure – sounds so yummy! Was curious though… was surprised that the noodles, edamame and peas are to be rinsed after they are boiled. Does that not rinse away all the good taste and nutrients?
You got to COOK with her?! Oh my goodness, that’s SO exciting! You look like SUCH a pro, too! And may I say that the final product you shared looks AMAZING. Is it lunch time yet?! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up over at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again this Friday! Feel free to bring a friend 🙂