Best 9 Orange Pasta Salad Recipes

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Orange pasta salad is an easy-to-make dish that is bursting with bright, refreshing flavor. This salad is perfect for a summer party or potluck, and it can also be made ahead of time for a quick and easy meal. There are endless variations on orange pasta salad, so you can customize it to your own tastes. Some popular ingredients include mandarin oranges, red onions, cucumbers, celery, and parsley. The dressing is typically a combination of orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, and honey. Orange pasta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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

STRAWBERRY SPINACH PASTA SALAD WITH ORANGE POPPY SEED DRESSING RECIPE - (4/5)



Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by rmulleni

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces penne noodles, cooked according to package directions
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 cup dried cranberries, or dried blueberries
1/2 cup salted cashews, or other nut like pecans or walnuts
orange poppy seed dressing
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
optional: pinch of salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Instructions 1.Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover, and shake well. Set aside. 2.Combine penne, spinach, strawberries, pineapple, cranberries, and cashews in a large bowl and toss with the prepared dressing. 3.Serve immediately or cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

ORANGE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Dining alone? Try this colorful salad from Mary Lewis of Norman, Oklahoma. Refreshing mandarin oranges and a creamy citrus dressing complement tender cubes of chicken, pasta spirals, veggies and sliced red grapes. Truly, it's an entree in itself!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup mandarin oranges
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup halved seedless red grapes
1 green onion, sliced
ORANGE VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, oranges, cucumber, grapes and onion. , In another bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

ORANGE PASTA SALAD



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The orange dressing has a fresh flavor that really complements the chicken, pasta and fruit. And toasted almonds add lots of festive crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups cooked pasta (spirals, shells or wheels)
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup drained pineapple tidbits
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, celery, onions, pineapple, oranges and kiwi. In a small bowl, mix the next six ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill for several hours. Toss with almonds just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD



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This is my favorite picnic salad, I just love the orange and the chicken together with the pasta. Even my kids eat this salad, but who can blame its absolutely scrumptious!!and easy!!!

Provided by Erica_Hildebrand

Categories     Poultry

Time 15m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups of cooked and cooled shell pasta
3 medium chicken breasts, cook,cooled and diced
1 1/4 cups red grapes or 1 1/4 cups seedless grapes, cut in half
1 large English cucumber, cut into bite size pieces
6 scallions, sliced
4 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned with a knife
1 head lettuce, chopped finely
1 grated carrot
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl combne all of the salad ingredients.
  • Pour vinaigrette over the top and mix lightly.
  • Serve.

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD A L'ORANGE



Chicken Pasta Salad a l'Orange image

I got this recipe from an old cookbook just after I was married 25 years ago. All of my six kids like it-even those who don't usually eat salad! -Ann Berger, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup cubed avocado

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, celery, oranges and olives. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice concentrate, vinegar, sugar, salt and mustard. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. , For each serving, spoon 1-1/3 cups pasta mixture over 1 cup of greens; top with about 1 tablespoon avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE PASTA SALAD



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This is one of our all time favorite summer meals and a full recipe will usually last us two meals. It keeps very well in the refrigerator and DH says sometimes that it tastes better the next day. I have never served this to anyone who didn't love it. Taken from Woman's Day Low-Fat Meals June 1995

Provided by Cher Jewhurst

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked, cooled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/4 cups green seedless grapes, halved
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
6 green onions, sliced
3 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
3/4 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 leaf lettuce (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, grapes, cucumber, green onions and half the orange sections.
  • 2. In small bowl, whisk together orange juice concentrate, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
  • 3. Arrange lettuce on large platter. Mound pasta salad on top and garnish with remaining orange sections.
  • Note: I omit step 3 and prefer this salad quite cold so it goes into my fridge for at least an hour before serving. Served simply with fresh crusty rolls and butter.

STRAWBERRY-ORANGE PASTA SALAD



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new recipe from Kraft

Provided by Kathy Klein

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c bow-tie pasta, uncooked
1/3 c poppyseed dressing
1/4 c real mayonnaise (regular or light)
4 green onions, sliced
1 c sliced fresh strawberries
1 can(s) mandarin oranges (11 oz) drained

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta as directed on package, omit salt. Drain. Cool
  • 2. Mix dressing and mayo in medium bowl. Add to pasta and onions; toss to coat.
  • 3. Gently stir in fruit. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • 4. NOTE: If wishing to prepare more than 1 hour in advance, combine dressing, mayo, cooked pasta and onions in large bowl. Combine oranges and strawberries in separate bowl. Refrigerate up to 8 hours. Add fruit to pasta mixture up to 1 hour before serving. Keep refrigerated.

PASTA FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE JUICE VINAIGRETTE



PASTA FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE JUICE VINAIGRETTE image

Categories     Fruit     Side

Yield serves 10 as a side salad

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb tri color rotini pasta
12 watermelon balls
12 honey dew melon balls
12 cantaloupe balls
16 red grapes
1/2 cup hulled sliced strawberries
1/2 C peaches diced
1/2 C Pineapple, diced
1 small orange peeled, sectioned
1/4 Walnuts chopped
Orange juice vinaigrette (recipe follows)
1/3 C fresh mint leaves chopped
2/3 C orange juice
2 T mild olive oil
2 T Honey
2 t grated orange zest
1/2 t salt

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta to lighter side of package directions or til al dente. Rinse just to cool, drain well. Gently mix with fruit. Add walnuts and vinaigrette to taste. Toss with mint leaves Orange Vinaigrette (preferably fresh squeezed) Whisk orange juice, olive oil, honey, zest and salt until well blended. Pour over salad immediatly and toss to blend. Adjust seasoning and serve as side to grilled chicken, shrimp or with a brunch.

ORANGE ZESTED MACARONI PASTA SALAD



Orange Zested Macaroni Pasta Salad image

Simple to put together with a gourmet finish. An interesting twist on a Southern favorite. My own creation.

Provided by archimageiros

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cooked macaroni or 4 cups other pastas
1/2 orange, zest and juice of
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 onion, diced very fine
2 -4 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, to taste
1/2 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
2 scallions, diced (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
black pepper
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients. Best with lots of black pepper, in my opinion.
  • Orange flavor will get stronger as it sits in the fridge. Zesting all the peel from the 1/2 orange will make the orange flavor rather strong, especially if you plan to refrigerate before serving.
  • If you don't have a zester, crosshatch an area of orange peel with light cuts from a sharp knife, then "shave" the pieces off. It's very easy and with heavy crosshatching yields results comparable to using a good zester.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.8, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 459.5, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 8.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor and aroma to the salad. If using store-bought orange juice, look for one that is 100% pure and not from concentrate.
  • Choose the right pasta: Short and sturdy pasta, such as penne, rotini, or fusilli, works best in this salad. Avoid using long and thin pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente pasta has a slightly firm bite to it and will hold its shape well in the salad.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Adding a variety of vegetables, such as bell peppers, cucumbers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes, will make the salad more colorful and nutritious.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing is all that is needed to enhance the flavors of the salad. Overdressing can make the salad soggy and unappetizing.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served chilled, so make sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Orange pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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