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Fresh Air Fryer Spring Vegetable Pasta Salad with Easy Honey Mustard Glaze

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A quick and easy spring vegetable pasta salad featuring tender roasted veggies from the air fryer and a tangy honey mustard glaze, perfect for spring and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
  • 1 cup asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup baby zucchini or yellow squash, halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of pasta and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta. Set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, trim and cut 1 cup each of asparagus, sugar snap peas, baby carrots, and baby zucchini. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
  3. Toss the cut vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Place veggies in a single layer in the air fryer basket (in batches if needed). Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until tender with slight charred spots. Remove and let cool slightly.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, and minced garlic if using. Adjust sweetness if desired.
  5. In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta and roasted vegetables. Drizzle the honey mustard glaze over and toss gently to coat evenly.
  6. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil and 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds if desired. Toss lightly again.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure vegetables roast evenly and get crisp. Rinse pasta with cold water after cooking to stop cooking and prevent mushiness. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. If no air fryer, roast vegetables in a 425°F oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

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