Fruity Nutty Pasta Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Fruity Nutty Pasta Salad—a vibrant medley of sweet and savory flavors that’s perfect for any occasion! This crowd-pleasing salad combines the tender bite of fusilli or farfalle pasta with the natural sweetness of red seedless grapes, crisp apples, and juicy mandarin orange segments. Earthy toasted almonds and pecans add a delightful crunch, while fresh baby spinach brings a nutritious touch. Tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with honey, zesty lime, and a hint of olive oil, this easy-to-make dish is bursting with texture and flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal side dish for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing weeknight meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta (such as fusilli or farfalle)
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 medium apple, diced (preferably crisp varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments (drained if using canned)
- 0.5 cup toasted almonds, sliced
- 0.5 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved grapes, diced apple, mandarin orange segments, and fresh baby spinach.
Add the toasted almonds and chopped pecans, reserving a small portion for garnish if desired.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with the reserved nuts for added crunch and presentation.
Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.1 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1274 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.9 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1997 mg | 42% | |
*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.
