Honey Mustard Pasta Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this Honey Mustard Pasta Salad—a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick family dinner. Featuring tender rotini pasta tossed in a creamy honey mustard dressing made with Dijon mustard, sweet honey, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, this salad strikes the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Crisp veggies like red onion, celery, shredded carrots, and juicy cherry tomatoes add a delightful crunch and pop of color, while fresh parsley brings a herbaceous finish. Optional shredded cheese takes it to the next level of indulgence. Ready in just 25 minutes with a quick chill time, this easy-to-make pasta salad is the ultimate refreshing side dish or light main course. Serve it chilled, and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 0.5 cups mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 cups red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cups celery, diced
• 0.5 cups carrots, shredded
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cups shredded cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to cool it down. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.

Step 4

Stir in the red onion, celery, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, and parsley. For added flavor, you may also mix in shredded cheese if desired.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Give the salad a quick toss before serving. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy as a refreshing main course. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1131.1 grams (1131.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2977

Total Fat 148.40g	190%
Saturated Fat 24.40g	122%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 178mg	59%
Sodium 3020mg	131%
Total Carbohydrate 346.90g	126%
Dietary Fiber 20.60g	74%
Total Sugars 61.40g
Protein 61.80g	124%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 653mg	50%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 2138mg	45%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.0%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 46.7%