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Hot Honey Pasta Salad

A spicy and sweet pasta salad that combines the heat of red pepper flakes with the sweetness of honey, perfect for a refreshing side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Herbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, fresh basil, and parsley.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is well coated.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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