Ingredients
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- ¾ cup light olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (more or less depending on preference)
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp onion powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 pound medium size pasta (bowtie or penne)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls (fully drained)
- 4 ounces mini turkey turkey pepperoni slices
- 1½ cups baby arugula
- ½ cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the cooled pasta to the dressing and toss until coated. Mix in the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, turkey pepperoni slices, arugula, and basil.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg