Best 7 Yummy Fruit N Pasta Salad Recipes

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When it comes to a refreshing and flavorful side dish, a yummy fruit n pasta salad is an absolute delight. Combining the sweetness of fruits with the savory taste of pasta, this salad offers a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Versatile and easy to make, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a yummy fruit n pasta salad that suits your personal preferences. From the choice of fruits, pasta types, to the delectable dressings, crafting the perfect fruit n pasta salad is an art that anyone can master. Let's dive into the world of flavors and explore how we can create a yummy fruit n pasta salad that will impress and satisfy everyone at your next gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FRUITY PASTA SALAD



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Open up salad pasta-bilities! Add fruit and a citrus-yogurt dressing.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 oz. (1 cup) uncooked rotini (spiral pasta)
1 cup quartered fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
2 kiwi fruit, peeled, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted if desired
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • In large bowl, combine cooked rotini and all remaining salad ingredients; mix gently.
  • In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; blend well. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 12 g

SUMMER FRUIT 'N' PASTA SALAD



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I'm always making up recipes, and this refreshing salad came about when I wanted something cool yet spicy to eat during hot summers. Serve it as a meatless main course or as a side dish at barbecues. -Donna Williams, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 medium tart green apples, chopped
2 medium red apples, chopped
1-1/2 cups seedless grapes
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

YUMMY FRUIT 'N' PASTA SALAD



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This is my take on the recipe that is usually printed on the box of Acini de Pepi. It has become one of our favorites. I even will eat the left-overs for breakfast. You can substitute the mandarin orange juice instead of the pineapple juice. Prep time includes letting it set overnight in the fridge.

Provided by Malriah

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons flour
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange sections, drained
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
3/4 cup shredded coconut
1 can crushed pineapple, drained reserving juice
1 can pineapple chunk, drained reserving juice
1 3/4 cups reserved pineapple juice
1 (8 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 (16 ounce) box acini di pepe pasta, cooked and drained

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.

WINTER FRUIT AND PASTA SALAD



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You don't have to give up enjoying fresh fruit during the winter season. Just select a colorful variety of fresh winter fruit, mix it all together with just a bit of crunchy celery, add a bright poppy seed dressing, and start smiling.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mini farfalle pasta
2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
2 kiwi fruits - peeled, sliced, and quartered
1 medium apple, diced
1 medium Bartlett pear, cored and diced
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 5.6 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

PASTA FRUIT SALAD I



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This recipe might seem a little unusual but it's always a hit at potlucks.

Provided by WWMIMI

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound rotini pasta
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 cup diced ham
½ cup creamy salad dressing

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 320.3 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

FRUIT AND YOGURT PASTA SALAD



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This is a great take-along recipe that I bring every year to family cookouts. It is totally different from other pasta salads and is very simple to make. You can vary the yogurt flavor and fruit combinations to your liking.

Provided by BLONDE1INMAINE

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup seashell pasta
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained well
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained well
1 cup halved strawberries
1 cup halved red grapes
1 (8 ounce) container lemon yogurt
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 45.4 mg, Sugar 37.3 g

ELLEN'S YUMMY PASTA SALAD



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This recipe can be played with. You can use all, or just a few of the vegetables. Choice of pasta goes the same. I even tried it with tortollini and it was delicious. I just suggest that you DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ON THE DRESSING AND SALAD SEASONING. I have given out this recipe before and have to stress that since many did not use those. Using an assortment of peppers is great for the color.

Provided by chilepepper1231

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb pasta (speghetti, fusilli, spirals)
1 bottle wishbone robusto Italian dressing
McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning
1 chopped red onion
1 bunch sliced scallion
1 cup chopped bell pepper (green, red, yellow, orange)
1 cup chopped tomato
1 chopped cucumber (peeled and seeded)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta of your choice according to package directions.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • May also place in an ice water bath.
  • Toss pasta with 1/2 bottle salad seasoning, or to your taste.
  • Add chopped veggies and dressing.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours before seving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.8, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 13.3, Carbohydrate 64.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 11.5

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe fruit. This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and delicious.
  • Use a variety of fruit. This will add color, texture, and flavor to your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. Try different combinations of fruit and pasta to find your favorite salad.
  • Make ahead of time. Fruit pasta salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance, making it a great option for potlucks or picnics.
  • Serve chilled. Fruit pasta salad is best served cold, so be sure to chill it before serving.

Conclusion:

Fruit pasta salad is a delicious, easy, and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant colors, variety of flavors, and make-ahead convenience, fruit pasta salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a light and summery dish, give fruit pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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