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Mandarin Honey & Lemon Summer Pasta Salad

A delicious summer pasta salad with fruit! Yes, fruit! This Mandarin Honey & Lemon Summer Pasta salad boasts all the delightful tastes of summer! Roasted red peppers, fresh green pepper, parsley, sunflower seeds, and more!
5 from 2 votes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 219kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. box of mini bowtie pasta cooked
  • 2 small cans 11oz of mandarin oranges, drained
  • 2 whole roasted red peppers sliced then chopped
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 small sweet onion chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¾ cup salted sunflowers seeds

Lemon Honey Dressing

  • 1 lemon Juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon light rice wine vinegar
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, roast the red peppers. Cut off the bottom and top of the peppers and remove all seeds and membranes. Cut into approximately 2-3 pieces so the pepper can sit skin side up on a baking sheet. Broil on the top rack for approximately 10 minutes until the pepper skin has bubbled up from the flesh. Check half way through as some ovens can distribute heat unevenly. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing the skin and dicing.
  • Whisk all ingredients together for the Lemon Honey Dressing in a bowl.
  • Put it all together: Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Apply dressing, mix, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Adapted From: Nature's Promise Honey Lemon Pasta Salad from Giant

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal
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