Pepperoni and Hot Honey Pasta Salad

Servings: 4

Total time: 20 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 cup mini pepperoni slices
8 ounces mini lasagna noodles, or other short pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon hot honey
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 burrata cheese balls

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Lay pepperoni in a single layer onto prepared baking sheet.
Bake until edges are crisp and light golden-brown, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Cook pasta in a large pot of well-salted water, according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
Combine pasta, pepperoni, tomatoes and basil in a large serving bowl.
Whisk together vinegar, honey, oregano, kosher salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Drizzle in olive oil until combined.
Pour dressing evenly over salad and toss gently to combine.
Tear burrata and scatter over top of pasta salad.
Garnish with additional fresh basil and serve.