This fiery three pepper pasta salad is a perfect side dish for your next cookout or potluck. The combination of red, green, and yellow peppers adds a colorful crunch to the pasta, while the tangy dressing brings the perfect amount of heat. It's sure to be a hit with spicy food lovers!
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta of your choice
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced bell peppers, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Bell peppers are rich in vitamins A and C, making this pasta salad not only delicious but also nutritious.
The combination of red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard in the dressing gives this dish a unique flavor profile.
This pasta salad can easily be customized with additional ingredients like black olives, cherry tomatoes, or feta cheese.