Ingredients
8 ounces capellini pasta
½ pound shiitake mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water. Meanwhile, clean, stem, and slice mushrooms. Add mushrooms and red bell pepper during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain.
2
In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, soy sauce, oil, and ginger.
3
Transfer pasta, mushrooms, and pepper to a serving bowl; toss with ginger dressing. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Shiitake mushrooms add a rich, meaty umami depth that elevates this salad beyond a typical pasta dish.
- Capellini (angel hair) pasta cooks extremely quickly, making it ideal for fast recipes — watch it closely to avoid overcooking.
- Rice vinegar provides a mild, slightly sweet acidity that balances the saltiness of the soy sauce without overpowering the other flavors.
- Fresh ginger brings a bright, warming spice that is far more vibrant than ground ginger — always opt for fresh when possible.
- Red bell pepper is one of the richest vegetable sources of vitamin C and adds a satisfying crunch and natural sweetness.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Shiitake mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins, particularly B2 and B3, and provide a modest amount of plant-based iron.
- Soy sauce contributes significant sodium to this dish; opt for a low-sodium variety to reduce overall salt intake.
- Capellini pasta provides a solid base of complex carbohydrates for sustained energy.
- Red bell pepper delivers an impressive dose of vitamin C and vitamin A, supporting immune health and skin vitality.
- This dish is naturally cholesterol-free and low in saturated fat, making it a heart-friendly meal option.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories310
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat5 g72 g6.94%
- Saturated Fat0.7 g20 g3.5%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2.8 g
- Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g
- Cholesterol0 mg300 mg0%
- Sodium760 mg2300 mg33.04%
- Total Carbohydrate55 g275 g20%
- Dietary Fiber3 g28 g10.71%
- Total Sugars5 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein10 g50 g20%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)0 mcg20 mcg0%
- Calcium28 mg1300 mg2.15%
- Iron2.4 mg18 mg13.33%
- Potassium420 mg4700 mg8.94%
- Vitamin A900 mcg900 mcg100%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)62 mg90 mg68.89%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1.2 mg15 mg8%
- Vitamin K38 mcg120 mcg31.67%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.3 mg1.2 mg25%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.22 mg1.3 mg16.92%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)4.5 mg16 mg28.13%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.28 mg1.7 mg16.47%
- Folate48 mcg400 mcg12%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0 mcg2.4 mcg0%
- Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)1.4 mg5 mg28%
- Choline22 mg550 mg4%
- Phosphorus145 mg1250 mg11.6%
- Iodine2 mcg150 mcg1.33%
- Magnesium32 mg420 mg7.62%
- Zinc1.1 mg11 mg10%
- Selenium28 mcg55 mcg50.91%
- Copper0.35 mg0.9 mg38.89%
- Manganese0.9 mg2.3 mg39.13%
- Chromium8 mcg35 mcg22.86%
- Molybdenum55 mcg45 mcg122.22%
- Chloride180 mg2300 mg7.83%
