Dried Fruit Pasta Salad
Brighten up your next meal with this vibrant and flavorful Dried Fruit Pasta Salad—a delightful fusion of sweet and savory that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender bowtie pasta tossed with dried cranberries, golden raisins, and chopped apricots, this dish offers a medley of textures and natural sweetness. Toasted almonds add a satisfying crunch, while fresh baby spinach and green onions bring balance and freshness. The tangy dressing, whisked together with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together beautifully. Quick to prepare and served chilled or at room temperature, this pasta salad is an ideal choice for potlucks, picnics, or refreshing weeknight dinners. With its unique combination of ingredients and simple prep, it’s bound to become a crowd-pleasing go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 0.5 cup golden raisins
- 0.5 cup toasted almonds, sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, dried cranberries, dried apricots, golden raisins, toasted almonds, green onions, and chopped baby spinach.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring the pasta and add-ins are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your colorful and flavorful dried fruit pasta salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2917 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.0 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1429 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 511.4 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.5 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2584 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
