🥗 Honey Mustard Pasta Salad
This Honey Mustard Pasta Salad is a sweet, tangy, and creamy dish that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or quick lunches. The dressing combines the bold flavor of Mustard with the natural sweetness of Honey for a balanced and refreshing pasta salad. 😋
⏱ Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Chill: 20 minutes (optional)
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Serves: 4–6
🧾 Ingredients
Salad
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3 cups cooked Pasta (rotini or penne work well)
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1 cup diced Chicken Breast (optional for extra protein)
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½ cup diced Cucumber
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½ cup halved Cherry Tomatoes
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¼ cup chopped Red Onion
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¼ cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
Honey Mustard Dressing
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3 tbsp Honey
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2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
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2 tbsp Olive Oil
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1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
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Salt and black pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Drain and rinse with cold water to cool it quickly.
2️⃣ Make the Dressing
In a bowl, whisk together:
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honey
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Dijon mustard
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olive oil
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apple cider vinegar
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salt and pepper
Whisk until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine:
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cooled pasta
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chicken (if using)
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cucumber
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cherry tomatoes
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red onion
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cheddar cheese
4️⃣ Toss with Dressing
Pour the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss well so everything is evenly coated.
5️⃣ Chill & Serve
For best flavor, refrigerate 20–30 minutes before serving.
🌟 Tips
✔ Use rotini pasta because it holds the dressing well.
✔ Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor.
✔ Substitute chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
✅ Approximate Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories: ~320
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Protein: ~14 g
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Carbs: ~35 g
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Fat: ~14 g
If you want, I can also show you:
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The viral creamy honey mustard pasta salad used at summer BBQs
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A high-protein honey mustard pasta salad (30g protein)
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A 10-minute no-mayo pasta salad version.