Best 10 Fruity Pasta Salad With Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure with our guide to preparing fruity pasta salad tossed in a refreshing lemon poppy seed dressing! This vibrant dish combines the burst of fresh fruits, the comfort of tender pasta, and the tangy sweetness of the dressing to create a delightful meal that promises to wow your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING



Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing image

Wonderful salad for the holiday seasons. Great to serve for dinner at home or to take to a family gathering during the holidays.

Provided by Nora LaCroix

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup white sugar
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt. Process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 201.3 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

PASTA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with a tossed salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie or small tube pasta
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
DRESSING:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and onions. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING



Lemon Poppyseed Dressing image

A wonderful dressing for your favorite salads!

Provided by Lisa Weston

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Fruit Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Blend sugar, lemon juice, onion, Dijon mustard, and salt in a blender until smooth. Stream canola oil in a thin stream into the mixture while blender is running. Add poppy seeds and pulse blender a few times, just to mix seeds into the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 107.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

Provided by Ruth A. Matson

Categories     Salad     Brunch     Grapefruit     Lemon     Orange     Avocado     Summer     Vegan     Endive     Watercress     House & Garden     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 grapefruit
2 oranges
2 avocados
1/4 cup lemon juice
Watercress
2 heads French endive
Poppy Seed dressing

Steps:

  • Cut the grapefruit and oranges in half and into skinless sections. Peel and slice the avocado and put the slices into the lemon juice to prevent their darkening. Arrange the fruits on watercress and tuck spears of the endive around. Pour the Poppy Seed Dressing upon the fruit, but do not cover the endive, which may be eaten with the fingers. Serve with balls made of the Spiced Cheese Salad mixture.

CHILLED CREAMY POPPYSEED PASTA AND FRUIT SALAD



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A perfect addition to any meal, this colorful pasta salad, featuring fresh fruits and creamy poppyseed dressing, is sure to be a hit with the home crowd.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), cooked, drained and cooled
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
2 cups cantaloupe chunks
1 green onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. finely chopped mint leaves
3/4 cup KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate 30 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Fresh Fruit Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing image

We have a little cafe in our town that serves fruit with poppy seed dressing and it is wonderful. When I stumbled onto this recipe, I had to grabe it and share with my Zaar world. The dressing is wonderful and you can use it on any combination of fruits you choose. The ground mustard gives it a little kick.

Provided by gertc96

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon orange peel, grated
1/2 teaspoon poppy seed
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups fresh blueberries
4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
4 medium oranges, peeled and sliced
4 kiwi, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients in small bowl.
  • Arrange fruit in bowls and top with dressing.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.8, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 40.2, Protein 1.9

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING



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I had this at a friends house & had to have the recipe. Everyone I have made it for begs for the recipe. Everyone just loves this!

Provided by Ivysrecipes

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onions
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite
4 ounces shredded swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 apple, peeled, cored and cubed
1 pear, cubed

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt.
  • Process until well blended.
  • With machine still running add oil in a slow steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth.
  • Add poppy seeds and process just a few seconds more to mix.
  • In a large serving bowl combine the romaine lettuce, shredded swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, cubed apple and cubed pear.
  • Toss to mix then pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss to coat.

LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING



Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing image

I like to use this lemon poppy seed dressing recipe on a romaine salad with apples and pears. If you want a stronger lemon flavor, add some lemon zest. -Bonnie Capper-Eckstein, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first 5 ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until smooth and creamy. Stir in poppy seeds. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPRING SALAD WITH HOMEMADE LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING RECIPE



Spring Salad with Homemade Lemon Poppyseed Dressing Recipe image

I love salad with a good homemade dressing! This homemade lemon poppyseed dressing is so easy to make!

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 ounces spring salad mix (1 container)
2 cups sliced strawberries
4 ounces Feta Cheese Crumbles (1 container)
1 cup candied walnuts
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup canola oil
3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Toss all salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  • Pour dressing and toss right before serving or serve with dressing on the side.
  • Dressing separates, so mix before dressing if made ahead of time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 282 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON-POPPY SEED DRESSING



Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing image

Every bite of this pretty salad delivers, with dressing of Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and lemon enlivening fruit, nuts, lettuce, and cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 10 cups)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 medium apple, cubed (1 cup)
1 medium pear, cubed (1 cup)

Steps:

  • In blender or food processor, place sugar, onion, salt, lemon juice and mustard; cover and process until blended.
  • With machine running, add oil in slow steady stream, processing until thick and smooth. Add poppy seed; process a few seconds to mix.
  • In large serving bowl, mix all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 15 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh fruit that is ripe and in season. Strawberries, blueberries, and grapes are all great choices.
  • If you don't have any lemon poppy seed dressing on hand, you can make your own by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, and honey.
  • To make the pasta salad ahead of time, simply cook the pasta and let it cool completely. Then, toss the pasta with the dressing and fruit just before serving.
  • This pasta salad is also great for picnics and potlucks. Just be sure to keep it cold until you're ready to serve.

Conclusion:

This fruity pasta salad with lemon poppy seed dressing is a delicious and refreshing summer dish. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch or dinner. With its sweet and tangy dressing, fresh fruit, and tender pasta, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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