Pasta Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Pasta Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette is a vibrant centerpiece for your next meal or gathering. Tender pasta is tossed with crisp, colorful veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, then elevated with briny black olives, tangy crumbled feta, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The star of the dish is the velvety honey Dijon vinaigrette, a perfect balance of zesty mustard, sweet honey, and garlic-infused olive oil that ties all the ingredients together. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled or at room temperature, this quick and easy pasta salad makes for an irresistible side dish or light lunch, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (rotini, bow-tie, or penne)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cups Black olives, sliced
- 0.25 cups Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, parsley, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. If desired, add more salt, pepper, or parsley for garnish.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and enjoy it chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.0 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3926 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 788 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1808 mg | 38% | |
*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.
