Honey Poppy Seed Pasta Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Honey Poppy Seed Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion! Featuring tender rotini pasta tossed with crisp red bell pepper, cool cucumber, and tangy red onion, each bite is elevated by a creamy and sweet honey poppy seed dressing. A hint of Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar adds a zesty touch, while crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley bring a savory balance. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant pasta salad is ideal for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or meal prep, as it only gets better after chilling. Serve it cold and watch it disappear—your guests will love this delightful twist on a classic pasta salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Poppy seeds
- 0.3333 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool completely.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, poppy seeds, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the honey poppy seed dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and gently fold it into the salad.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the pasta salad chilled and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3761 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.0 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.8 g | ||
| Protein | 64.5 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 844 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1611 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
