Honey Dijon Pasta Salad Food

SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water to cool the pasta and stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, radishes, corn, shallot, parsley and dill. Toss to combine and allow to marinate at room temperature for least 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

PASTA SALAD WITH HONEY DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients and shake vigorously until well combined, set aside.
• In a large pot bring 2 quarts of salted water to a rapid boil, stir in pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until al dente.
• Drain the pasta and rinse for 2 to 3 minutes under cool water, drain well.
• In a large bowl combine the pasta, radishes, peas, olives, cheese and onion. Stir in the basil, drizzle with dressing and stir to combine.
• Chill and enjoy.

HONEY DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, mustard and shallot together in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the honey, then the oil, until the dressing is emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

HONEY-DIJON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the dressing; in a bowl whisk together garlic, salt, Dijon, honey and balsamic vinegar; add in olive oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
• Adjust honey amount adding in more if desired for a sweeter taste, then season with more salt if needed, and black pepper.
• Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before using.

HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Boil the pasta, then cool under running water. Mix the mayo, mustard and honey in a large bowl and loosen with a little water to make a dressing the consistency of double cream. Add the pasta, chicken, onions, basil and tomatoes, season to taste, then gently mix together.

HONEY DIJON CABBAGE AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl wisk together dressing, soy sauce and black peper.
• Place the shredded cabbage, carrots and sliced onions in a large bowl; toss to combine.
• Add in the cooked pasta; toss again.
• Pour the dressing over and mix well and season with more black pepper and salt if desired.
• Cover and chill for about 2 hours before serving.
• Before serving top with peanuts or sesame seeds if desired.