Best 6 Pasta Salad A La Honeybear Recipes

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Pasta salad a la honeybear is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. This dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish. Pasta salad a la honeybear is a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables, and it is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The honeybear sauce is what really makes this dish special. It is a sweet and tangy sauce that is made with honey, mustard, and mayonnaise. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and it coats the pasta and vegetables perfectly.

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PASTA SALAD A LA HONEYBEAR



Pasta Salad a la Honeybear image

This is my take on several different pasta salads I have tried. It's my daughter's favorite and I have taken it to several picnics and BBQs and it's always a bit hit. At serving time if pasta seems a little dry, drizzle with some olive oil and mix again.

Provided by Beverly Burton

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup diced roasted red peppers
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
¼ pound salami, diced
¾ cup sliced stuffed green olives
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Newman's Own®)
¼ cup mayonnaise (such as Best Foods®)
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  • Mix rotini, red onion, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, salami, green olives, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Whisk Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise together in a small bowl; pour over rotini mixture and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well. Refrigerate salad at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1374.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

PASTA SALAD A LA HONEYBEAR



Pasta Salad a la Honeybear image

This is my take on several different pasta salads I have tried. It's my daughter's favorite and I have taken it to several picnics and BBQs and it's always a bit hit. At serving time if pasta seems a little dry, drizzle with some olive oil and mix again.

Provided by Beverly Burton

Categories     Rotini Pasta Salad

Time 2h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup diced roasted red peppers
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
¼ pound salami, diced
¾ cup sliced stuffed green olives
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Newman's Own®)
¼ cup mayonnaise (such as Best Foods®)
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  • Mix rotini, red onion, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, salami, green olives, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Whisk Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise together in a small bowl; pour over rotini mixture and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well. Refrigerate salad at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1374.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

PASTA SALAD A LA HONEYBEAR



Pasta Salad a la Honeybear image

This is my take on several different pasta salads I have tried. It's my daughter's favorite and I have taken it to several picnics and BBQs and it's always a bit hit. At serving time if pasta seems a little dry, drizzle with some olive oil and mix again.

Provided by Beverly Burton

Categories     Rotini Pasta Salad

Time 2h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup diced roasted red peppers
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
¼ pound salami, diced
¾ cup sliced stuffed green olives
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Newman's Own®)
¼ cup mayonnaise (such as Best Foods®)
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  • Mix rotini, red onion, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, salami, green olives, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Whisk Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise together in a small bowl; pour over rotini mixture and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well. Refrigerate salad at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1374.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

PASTA SALAD A LA HONEYBEAR



Pasta Salad a la Honeybear image

This is my take on several different pasta salads I have tried. It's my daughter's favorite and I have taken it to several picnics and BBQs and it's always a bit hit. At serving time if pasta seems a little dry, drizzle with some olive oil and mix again.

Provided by Beverly Burton

Categories     Rotini Pasta Salad

Time 2h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup diced roasted red peppers
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
¼ pound salami, diced
¾ cup sliced stuffed green olives
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Newman's Own®)
¼ cup mayonnaise (such as Best Foods®)
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  • Mix rotini, red onion, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, salami, green olives, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Whisk Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise together in a small bowl; pour over rotini mixture and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well. Refrigerate salad at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1374.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

PASTA SALAD A LA HONEYBEAR



Pasta Salad a la Honeybear image

This is my take on several different pasta salads I have tried. It's my daughter's favorite and I have taken it to several picnics and BBQs and it's always a bit hit. At serving time if pasta seems a little dry, drizzle with some olive oil and mix again.

Provided by Beverly Burton

Categories     Rotini Pasta Salad

Time 2h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup diced roasted red peppers
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
¼ pound salami, diced
¾ cup sliced stuffed green olives
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Newman's Own®)
¼ cup mayonnaise (such as Best Foods®)
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  • Mix rotini, red onion, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, salami, green olives, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Whisk Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise together in a small bowl; pour over rotini mixture and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well. Refrigerate salad at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1374.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

THREE-BEAN PASTA SALAD



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Easy and summery, this Three-Bean Pasta Salad is a side that's great for your next cookout or picnic.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt and pepper
6 ounces small pasta shells
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 scallions (white parts only), thinly sliced
5 stalks celery, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions. Add green beans and cook 3 minutes more. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mustard, vinegar, honey, and oil. Add pasta mixture, pinto beans, chickpeas, scallions, and celery; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Tips:

- Choose the right pasta: Short pastas like penne or rotini are ideal for pasta salads because they can hold the dressing well. - Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad. - Use a flavorful dressing: A good dressing can make or break a pasta salad. Experiment with different types of dressings, such as vinaigrettes, olive oil-based dressings, or creamy dressings. - Add a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add color, crunch, and nutrients to pasta salads. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli. - Don't forget the protein: Protein helps to make pasta salads more filling and satisfying. Some good options include grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or beans. - Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to pasta salads. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and pepper. - Let the salad chill before serving: This allows the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Pasta salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a pasta salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these pasta salad recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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