Hot Honey Pasta Salad
Enjoy a refreshing twist on summer meals with our Hot Honey Pasta Salad Recipe. Perfect for picnics or meal prep—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup light olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp onion powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 pound medium size pasta (bowtie or penne)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls (fully drained)
- 4 ounces mini turkey pepperoni slices
- 1½ cups baby arugula
- ½ cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the medium-sized pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water to halt cooking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together light olive oil, honey, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat. Incorporate cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, turkey pepperoni slices, baby arugula, and fresh basil. Mix gently.
- For optimal flavor development, refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://easywithella.com/hot-honey-pasta-salad-recipe/