{"id":"5b030cca-ce6c-47f2-b952-4e2956b29e9d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/5b030cca-ce6c-47f2-b952-4e2956b29e9d","source_url":"https://butterandthyme.com/sweet-honey-pasta-salad/","title":"Honey Pasta Salad","description":"Bursting with mandarin orange flavor and full of colorful veggies, this honey pasta salad is the ultimate sweet and savory summer side dish.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT2H20M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://butterandthyme.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/honey-pasta-salad-featured-1-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb. bow-tie pasta (Farfalle)","item":"bow-tie pasta","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"Farfalle"},{"text":"1 can (15 oz.) mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained, and juices reserved*","item":"mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained, and juices reserved*","quantity":1,"unit":"can","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"6 oz. roasted red peppers drained and finely chopped","item":"roasted red peppers drained and finely chopped","quantity":6,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"8 oz. green bell pepper, diced small","item":"green bell pepper","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"diced small"},{"text":"4 oz. red onion, diced small","item":"red onion","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"diced small"},{"text":"2 oz. sunflower seed kernels, raw, unsalted","item":"sunflower seed kernels, raw, unsalted","quantity":2,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2 tbsp. parsley, chopped","item":"parsley","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"Salt and pepper to taste","item":"Salt and pepper to taste"},{"text":"1/2 cup honey","item":"honey","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"6 tbsp. lemon juice","item":"lemon juice","quantity":6,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tbsp. white wine vinegar","item":"white wine vinegar","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tbsp. mandarin orange syrup (from drained mandarin oranges)*","item":"mandarin orange syrup (from drained mandarin oranges)*","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"2.5 tsp. Dijon mustard","item":"Dijon mustard","quantity":2.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 cup neutral oil, i.e. grapeseed oil","item":"neutral oil, i.e. grapeseed oil","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Salt and pepper to taste","item":"Salt and pepper to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"al dente according to package instructions. Make sure to salt the pasta water (approximately 1 teaspoon salt per quart of water)! Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse well under cold water."},{"number":2,"text":"While the pasta is cooking, make the honey lemon vinaigrette: combine all ingredients except oil in a mixing bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking and continue to whisk until well combined."},{"number":3,"text":"add the cooked and cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl. Then add all the remaining pasta salad ingredients (except the mandarin oranges) and pour the prepared vinaigrette over the top. Gently toss to combine until everything is evenly coated, then gently stir in the oranges."},{"number":4,"text":"Cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate until ready to serve. Wait at least 2 hours, ideally 24 hours for best results. Serve chilled or at room temperature."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.979355+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.979355+00:00"}