Hot Honey Pasta Salad Recipe
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Hot honey pasta salad? Yes, please! This unique pasta salad combines the sweetness of honey with a spicy kick, creating a flavorful side dish perfect for any occasion.
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ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (or cayenne pepper), to taste
ingredients
For the Pasta Salad:
- 1/2 box mezzi rigatoni
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup pearl mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- Handful of arugula and fresh basil
- Drizzle of olive oil
Method
Step 1
Cook the mezzi rigatoni according to the package instructions. When al dente, drain, toss with a drizzle of olive oil, and let cool.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients: olive oil, hot honey, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
Step 3
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Then, add the cherry tomatoes, pearl mozzarella cheese, croutons, arugula, and fresh basil.
Step 4
Toss until everything is well coated in the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve and enjoy!