Best 17 Pasta Fruit Salad Recipes

SUMMER FRUIT 'N' PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, salt and hot pepper sauce. , In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, apples, grapes, celery and mandarin oranges. Gently stir in 1 cup yogurt mixture. , Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining yogurt mixture for 2-3 hours. Just before serving, stir in bananas, walnuts and remaining yogurt mixture.

PASTA SALAD WITH FRUIT AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, honey, poppy seeds, sugar substitute, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Refrigerate dressing until flavors are blended, at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add pineapple, chicken, grapes, dried cranberries, green onions, and celery to the pasta and mix to combine. Add mandarin oranges and toss gently. Add just enough salad dressing to coat the pasta salad without soaking it, reserving remaining dressing for later use. Place pasta salad in the refrigerator to chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving. Add more dressing, if needed.

PASTA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the fruit. Combine yogurt and orange juice concentrate; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for several hours.

PASTA FRUIT SALAD I

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, oranges, pineapple, green onions, ham and creamy salad dressing. Mix well and chill before serving.

LITTLE NANCY'S PASTA SALAD WITH FRUIT AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Combine cooked pasta, chicken, grapes, celery, oranges, water chestnuts, cashews, mint leaves, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
• Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, and chicken bouillon for dressing together in a bowl until well blended. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss lightly until all ingredients are coated. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes.

FRUIT AND YOGURT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shell pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and rinse well. Transfer pasta to a medium bowl.
• Add oranges, pineapple, strawberries, and grapes to the cooked pasta. Add yogurt and sugar and mix gently.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour.

WINTER FRUIT AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
• Meanwhile, combine mandarin orange sections, kiwi, apple, pear, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and celery in a large bowl.
• Add pasta to the fruit salad, mixing until well combined.
• Whisk lime juice, honey, olive oil, and poppy seeds together in a small bowl. Pour over pasta salad and stir until combined. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.

WINTER FRUIT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, mix pasta, apple, pear, onions, pecans and cranberries. Mix all remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.

ITALIAN PASTA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and stir all sauce ingredients in a saucepan on med. heat. Bring to a boil until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Cook pasta according to package. Strain, rinse and cool. Mix sauce and pasta together and refrigerate over night. Add fruit the next day (halve the cherries and pineapple). Fold in Cool Whip. Serve and enjoy the compliments!!

FRUIT AND PASTA SALAD WITH YOGURT

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Mix pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for Fresh Fruit Salsa.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Divide lettuce leaves among serving plates. Arrange pasta, cucumber, shrimp and avocado on lettuce-lined plates. Serve with salsa.

DRIED FRUIT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
• Combine pasta, apricots, dates, almonds, apples, spinach and Swiss cheese. Add vinaigrette to the pasta salad and mix well.
• Serve garnished with fresh mint if desired.
• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together in a bowl orange juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, orange zest and honey.

PASTA FRUIT SALAD II

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• Prepare pudding according to directions on package however, use only 1 1/2 cups milk. Refrigerate until chilled.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta and pudding; mix until evenly coated.
• Add oranges, pineapples, fruit cocktail and cherries to pasta mixture. Mix well. Fold in whipped topping, chill and serve.

YUMMY FRUIT 'N' PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook sugar, salt, eggs, flour and pineapple juice until thick and bubbly, cool.
• When cooked mixture is fully cooled, pour over pasta.
• Mix well, cover and store in fridge overnight.
• In the morning, add fruit, Cool Whip and marshmallows.
• Mix well.

PASTA FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE JUICE VINAIGRETTE

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.

PASTA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Boil pasta in sugared water as directed on package for al dente. I add about 1/8c sugar to my water while boiling the pasta. That way the pasta is sweet not salty.
• 2. Drain & cool pasta. Do Not rinse.
• 3. While pasta is cooling cut fruit. If I am in a hurry I buy cut fruit in the produce department. Cut the grapes in half. It is just easier to eat. Set fruit aside.
• 4. In a bowl mix cream cheese, limeaid and honey until smooth.
• 5. In a large bowl combine all ingredients. (Pasta & fruit). Mix well but don't break up pasta. Now add your cream cheese dressing. You want is well dressed but not soupy. Refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

WINTER FRUIT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, mix pasta, apple, pear, onions, pecans and cranberries. Mix all remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.