Fruit Nut Pasta Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Fruit Nut Pasta Salad, a delightful twist on traditional pasta salads! Bursting with juicy red grapes, crisp green apple, luscious pineapple chunks, and chewy dried cranberries, every bite is a harmony of sweet and tangy flavors. Tossed with tender penne pasta, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing lightly sweetened with honey and zesty lemon juice, this dish is both wholesome and indulgent. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect make-ahead recipe for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches. Serve it chilled and garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color and a burst of freshness. Packed with fruit, nuts, and protein-rich yogurt, this pasta salad is a satisfying treat that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Penne pasta
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 1 medium Green apple, diced
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, red grapes, diced green apple, pineapple chunks, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.4 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1276 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.6 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.5 g | ||
| Protein | 75.8 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2013 mg | 43% | |
*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.
