Pineapple Pasta Salad
Add a tropical twist to your mealtime with this Pineapple Pasta Salad—a delightfully refreshing combination of tender fusilli pasta, juicy pineapple chunks, and colorful veggies like red bell pepper, cucumber, and sweet corn. Tossed with a creamy yet tangy dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and a hint of pineapple juice, this salad hits the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is perfect as a crowd-pleasing side for BBQs, potlucks, or picnics, or even as a light, satisfying main course. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, this chilled pasta salad will become your go-to recipe for sunny days. Try this Pineapple Pasta Salad today and savor a taste of summer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 200 grams pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 150 grams sweet corn (canned or fresh, drained if canned)
- 100 grams mayonnaise
- 100 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple or fresh-squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, pineapple chunks, diced red bell pepper, cucumber, chopped red onion, and sweet corn.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pineapple juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Serve cold and enjoy this refreshing Pineapple Pasta Salad as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 487 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% | |
*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.
