Description
Revamp your summer meals with this delightful Hot Honey Pasta Salad Recipe! Bursting with vibrant flavors, this dish features a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy dressing tossed with al dente pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fresh greens. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks, this light and tasty salad comes together in just about 20 minutes. Impress your guests and enjoy a refreshing meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup light olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 pound medium pasta (bowtie or penne)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 4 ounces mini turkey turkey pepperoni slices
- 1½ cups baby arugula
- ½ cup fresh basil
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Combine the cooled pasta with the dressing until evenly coated. Stir in cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, turkey pepperoni slices, arugula, and basil. Toss gently to mix.
- For best flavor, refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg