DRIED FRUIT PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Dried Fruit Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (375 g) package rotini noodles
1 cup swiss cheese, diced
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional
1 unpeeled apple, cubed
1/4 cup chopped raw Baby Spinach or 1/4 cup romain lettuce
of fresh mint (to garnish) (optional)
vinaigrette
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon liquid honey

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.8, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 120.7, Carbohydrate 112, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 34.8, Protein 24.5

Kamran Shabbir
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I've made this pasta salad several times now, and I always get rave reviews. It's the perfect summer dish!


Deandre Usher
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Wunpini Latif
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This is my go-to recipe for pasta salad. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Augusta Ononiwu
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of dried fruit and nuts, and it's always delicious.


Marion McDowell
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This pasta salad is the perfect make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Raja Walli
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I've never made pasta salad before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Mussa Mwamsitu
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch. I love that I can use whatever dried fruit and nuts I have on hand.


King KDG
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I'm not a big fan of dried fruit, but I loved this pasta salad! The dressing is light and tangy, and the dried fruit adds a nice sweetness.


David Landers
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of dried fruit, nuts, and herbs.


SARVER SARVER
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I've made this pasta salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for potlucks and barbecues.


Jjblast
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe! The dried fruit adds a delicious sweetness and texture that I love.


Ayaz Raja
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I love how easy this pasta salad is to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nadir Shah Shah
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This dried fruit pasta salad was a hit at our summer picnic! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the pasta salad was light and refreshing.


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