How to Make Pasta Salad a la Honeybear - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the wonderful world of pasta salads, where the possibilities are endless and the flavors are unmatched. Today, we bring you a unique and delicious recipe for Pasta Salad a la Honeybear. This delightful dish is perfect for a summer BBQ, a picnic in the park, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Packed with colorful vegetables, tasty pasta, and a tangy vinaigrette, this pasta salad is sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 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 (Optional)
  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • 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

    358 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 1375mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 175mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 139mg