Spring Pasta Salad with Tangy Honey Mustard Dressing
Experience a burst of fresh flavors in this vibrant Spring Pasta Salad, perfectly dressed in zesty honey mustard sauce—ideal for any gathering or picnic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey and Dijon mustard. Add olive oil if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and chopped veggies; pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- For added flavor, sprinkle in some feta cheese or olives
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg