Japanese Pasta Salad

Ingredients: Pasta (penne, fusilli, etc.), grated carrot, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, quartered hard-boiled eggs, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated fresh ginger, toasted sesame seeds, fresh coriander (optional).

Preparation:

1. Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, grated carrot, diced cucumber, and diced red bell pepper.
3. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and grated fresh ginger.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients.
5. Arrange the quartered hard-boiled eggs on top of the salad.
6. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh coriander if desired.
7. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

This Japanese pasta salad is light, refreshing, and packed with Asian flavors. Enjoy your meal!