Summer Pasta Salad
This refreshing Summer Pasta Salad combines short pasta with fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and radishes, all tossed in a tangy honey-Dijon dressing. Perfect for warm weather gatherings, this salad is both colorful and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 pound short pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup diced cucumber
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is smooth and well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, celery, radishes, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg