Hot Honey Peach Pasta Salad

Name: Hot Honey Peach Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked radiatore pasta; 3 medium peaches, chopped; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon; 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls; 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup champagne vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup hot honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Celebrate fresh peach season with this sweet and spicy hot honey peach pasta salad. It'd be perfect for a picnic!

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked radiatore pasta
3 medium peaches, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup champagne vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup hot honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain; rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add peaches, tomatoes, bacon, mozzarella and basil.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, hot honey, mustard, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 307 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

Juicy and ripe peaches, crunchy bacon and a vinaigrette made with hot honey add a sweet, savory and spicy twist to a classic caprese pasta salad. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

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