Description
This Hot Honey Pasta Salad recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the sweetness of honey with a hint of spice. Perfect for a quick lunch or a delightful side dish at dinner.
Ingredients
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Dressing Ingredients
- 3/4 cup light olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pasta Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound medium-size pasta (bowtie or penne)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls (fully drained)
- 4 ounces mini pepperoni slices
- 1 1/2 cups baby arugula
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Cook the pasta until tender, then drain and rinse with cool water.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta and dressing: Add the drained pasta to the dressing and mix well to coat each piece.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, pepperoni slices, arugula, and fresh basil.
- Serve or chill: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for at least two hours for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
