Christmas Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound of pasta of your choice
• 1 cup of frozen peas
• 1/2 cup of chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup of chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup of chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
3. Add the frozen peas to the boiling pasta for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
4. Strain the pasta and peas and rinse with cold water to cool.
5. In a large bowl combine the pasta, peas, chopped red onion, bell pepper, parsley, and basil.
6. In a small bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently stir to combine.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• This pasta salad is the perfect side dish for your Christmas dinner!
• The combination of vegetables, herbs, and dressing make this dish flavorful and festive.
• This recipe is easy to make and can be served either chilled or at room temperature.