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Hot Honey Pasta Salad Recipe

Hot Honey Pasta Salad

Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant Hot Honey Pasta Salad Recipe. This delightful dish combines tender pasta with a sweet and spicy dressing, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, peppery arugula, and flavorful turkey pepperoni slices. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks. The best part? It only gets better after chilling in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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 pepperoni slices
  • 1½ cups baby arugula
  • ½ cup fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse with cool water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
  3. Add the drained pasta to the dressing and stir until coated.
  4. Mix in cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, turkey pepperoni slices, arugula, and fresh basil until evenly distributed.
  5. Chill for at least two hours before serving to enhance flavors.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or olives. Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes used.

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