Spaghetti Cold Noodle Salad - PoorMansGourmet

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while providing a neutral flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos offer a similar taste at a lower price.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is a cost-effective alternative with a similar acidity.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is a more economical sweetener.

Smash garlic and chop it into small pieces, then add it to a small ramekin.

Pour olive oil over the garlic and add a pinch of salt, mixing it with a spoon to marinate during preparation.

Chop several pieces of bacon into smaller pieces and add them to a hot pan to cook.

Boil a pot of water and heavily season it with salt, then add dry spaghetti.

Chop green onion and dice roma tomatoes.

Pulse raw broccoli in a food processor until not shredded too much.

Add the fresh veggies (green onion, diced tomatoes, pulsed broccoli) to a bowl, followed by sliced black olives.

Add mayonnaise to the bowl; if not a fan, double the olive oil and garlic mix instead.

Add a splash of balsamic vinegar and fresh grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until creamy.

Check the bacon, ensuring it is crispy, then add it to the bowl.

Strain the spaghetti and add it piping hot to the bowl, mixing it in to absorb flavors.

Ensure all veggies are mixed thoroughly with the spaghetti; adjust with more mayonnaise if too dry.

Salt and pepper to taste, then refrigerate for at least a couple of hours or overnight before serving.

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