Pasta Fruit Salad
Bright, refreshing, and delightfully unique, this Pasta Fruit Salad is the perfect fusion of savory and sweet, making it an irresistible addition to your recipe repertoire! Featuring tender bowtie or shell pasta paired with a vibrant medley of fresh fruits—like strawberries, juicy grapes, pineapple chunks, blueberries, and crisp apples—this recipe is a celebration of flavors and textures. Tossed in a creamy, tangy-sweet dressing made with vanilla yogurt, honey, and a touch of lemon juice, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for picnics, brunches, or as a light side dish, this Pasta Fruit Salad is an easy, family-friendly dish that’s sure to brighten any table. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra touch of elegance and enjoy this crowd-pleasing masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams pasta (bowtie or shell)
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup grapes (halved, seedless)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 1 medium apple (diced)
- 0.75 cup vanilla yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 5 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta is cooling, prepare the fruits. Wash the strawberries, grapes, blueberries, and apple. Dice the strawberries, halve the grapes, cut the apple into small cubes, and set the fruits aside in a large mixing bowl.
If using canned pineapple chunks, drain them well. If using fresh pineapple, cut it into bite-sized chunks. Add the pineapple to the fruit mixture.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the vanilla yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl of mixed fruits. Pour the dressing over the pasta and fruits, then gently toss everything together until coated evenly.
Transfer the Pasta Fruit Salad to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a cooler salad.
Enjoy as a light main dish or a delightful side for any occasion!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 305 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.5 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1206 mg | 26% | |
*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.
