Hot Honey Charcuterie Pasta Salad
This Hot Honey Charcuterie Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer pasta salad recipe loaded with salami, havarti cheese, green olives, cherry tomatoes, basil, parmesan, and crunchy kettle chips tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey dressing. It is easy to make, perfect for summer hosting, and guaranteed to be the first bowl emptied at every party.
Whether you are planning a backyard BBQ, beach picnic, cottage weekend, or casual dinner party, this cold pasta salad recipe is packed with bold charcuterie inspired flavors that everyone will love.
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Why You’ll Love This Pasta Salad
Perfect make ahead recipe for summer entertaining
Loaded with charcuterie board inspired ingredients
Sweet, spicy, salty, and crunchy in every bite
Easy to customize with your favorite meats and cheeses
Great for BBQs, pool parties, picnics, and potlucks
Ingredients for charcuterie pasta salad
t’s the perfect side dish to make when hosting a big group of people over. Gather the ingredients below and this will take you under 10 minutes to prepare!
What you’ll need:
short pasta noodles
Salami, chopped
Havarti cheese, cubed
Green olives, sliced
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Fresh basil, chopped
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Kettle chips for topping
Olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Dijon mustard
Minced garlic
Hot honey
Salt
Black pepper
Red pepper flakes
How To Make Hot Honey Charcuterie Pasta Salad
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water until fully cooled.
Step 2
Add the pasta to a large mixing bowl with the chopped salami, havarti cheese, green olives, cherry tomatoes, basil, and parmesan cheese.
Step 3
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, hot honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until combined.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until evenly coated.
Step 5
Top with crushed kettle chips, extra parmesan cheese, and fresh basil right before serving.
Variations
Swap havarti for mozzarella pearls or sharp cheddar.
Add pepperoncini for extra tang and spice.
Use spicy salami for even more heat.
Mix in arugula right before serving for freshness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make pasta salad ahead of time?
Yes. This pasta salad is perfect for making ahead. Prepare it up to one day in advance and add the kettle chips right before serving.
What pasta works best for pasta salad?
Short pasta shapes like rotini, fusilli, bow ties, or penne work best because they hold the dressing and ingredients evenly.
How long does pasta salad last in the fridge?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Final Thoughts
If you love charcuterie boards and easy summer recipes, this Hot Honey Charcuterie Pasta Salad needs to be on your summer hosting menu. The sweet heat from the hot honey dressing combined with salty salami, creamy havarti, fresh basil, and crunchy kettle chips creates the perfect summer side dish everyone will be talking about.
Hot Honey Charcuterie Pasta Salad
This Hot Honey Charcuterie Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer pasta salad recipe loaded with salami, havarti cheese, green olives, cherry tomatoes, basil, parmesan, and crunchy kettle chips tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey dressing. It is easy to make, perfect for summer hosting, and guaranteed to be the first bowl emptied at every party.
Ingredients
- 1 lb short pasta noodles
- 6 oz salami, chopped
- 8 oz havarti cheese, cubed
- 1 cup green olives, sliced
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups kettle chips, lightly crushed
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp hot honey
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water until fully cooled.
- Add the pasta to a large mixing bowl with the chopped salami, havarti cheese, green olives, cherry tomatoes, basil- mix well and then add in parmesan cheese and mix well again
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, hot honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Top with crushed kettle chips, extra parmesan cheese, and fresh basil right before serving!
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