{"id":1678,"date":"2026-01-03T19:59:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T19:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/?p=1678"},"modified":"2026-01-03T19:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T19:59:20","slug":"honey-mustard-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/?p=1678","title":{"rendered":"Honey Mustard Pasta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light mycontentblock has-medium-font-size wp-duotone-blue-red\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;min-height:152px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"186\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-198 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-1024x186.png\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-1024x186.png 1024w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-300x54.png 300w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-768x139.png 768w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-1536x279.png 1536w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-2048x372.png 2048w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-2.47.25-PM-1-1320x239.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center my-cover-title has-ast-global-color-8-color has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-07ff370c4d47af526a49e674dd3243bd\"><strong>Honey Mustard Pasta Salad<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c5c7884d2ef82b2111434716411c9b4\">If you\u2019re looking to mix up your pasta salad game this summer, I have just the recipe. This Honey Mustard Macaroni Salad is a welcome twist on the original, that is bound to have you going back for seconds. We\u2019re taking everything we love about traditional macaroni salad and adding a sweet and tangy dressing to the mix. It pairs perfectly with those burgers and dogs served up at a cookout or packed along with picnic fixings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    atOptions = {\n        'key' : '9e49f4ce267f7bab92bbdb38b733742b',\n        'format' : 'iframe',\n        'height' : 90,\n        'width' : 728,\n        'params' : {}\n    };\n<\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/brillianceremisswhistled.com\/9e49f4ce267f7bab92bbdb38b733742b\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-64e3c4458f56dc53c28fced0cd5ba5bf\"><strong>Honey Mustard Pasta Salad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c659cdc7a0b0008ba9f7258836461727\">Yield(s): Serves 8<br>15m prep time<br>1h inactive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0353e58392cf860d5b6064d70cfaa069\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-314cb45529cad06e797af87bc1147890\">16 oz elbow macaroni pasta, cooked and drained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb455263e505833f13fa64063cfafb65\">1 red bell pepper, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a0c5ffb92962e5ec84563002d3f48c6\">3 stalks celery, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31a7887424743f77dfdb4c48d57ad9e9\">4 green onions, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-02ad13aa62698ead9112f990eef2180f\">1 1\/2 cups mayo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47eabda385c9dd75cb85bc973a6f6b90\">2\/3 cup honey mustard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4b6878193e112ff8124e8230e6cc6fc\">2\/3 cup sweet pickle relish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cd54bb3980db55c5f4e01567421621d0\">\u00bd teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f20bc29374f9bddfa738b55ef6bd390e\">1 teaspoon sea salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0417f30d97fbe3ffdd1179de46808488\">1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-054b7e58a20a931a33f34f0692cf8fac\">Recommended: cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3a2ae6cd6892efec01427dde2f29d29c\">Add cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add celery, bell pepper, and green onion, then mix to incorporate.<br>In a small bowl, mix together mayo, honey mustard, relish, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.<br>Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1679\" style=\"width:342px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.png 867w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1680\" style=\"width:320px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1.png 867w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1681\" style=\"width:349px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/vibepress.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2.png 867w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to mix up your pasta salad game this summer, I have just the recipe. This Honey Mustard Macaroni Salad is a welcome twist on the original, that is bound to have you going back for seconds. We\u2019re taking everything we love about traditional macaroni salad and adding a sweet and tangy dressing &#8230; <a title=\"Honey Mustard Pasta Salad\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/?p=1678\" aria-label=\"Read more about Honey Mustard Pasta Salad\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1682,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1678","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-information"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1678"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1678\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1683,"href":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1678\/revisions\/1683"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vibepress.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}