Best Enchantress Spring And Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

SUMMER FRUIT 'N' PASTA SALAD

Summer Fruit 'n' Pasta Salad image

I'm always making up recipes, and this refreshing salad came about when I wanted something cool yet spicy to eat during hot summers. Serve it as a meatless main course or as a side dish at barbecues. -Donna Williams, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 medium tart green apples, chopped
2 medium red apples, chopped
1-1/2 cups seedless grapes
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, salt and hot pepper sauce. , In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, apples, grapes, celery and mandarin oranges. Gently stir in 1 cup yogurt mixture. , Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining yogurt mixture for 2-3 hours. Just before serving, stir in bananas, walnuts and remaining yogurt mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ENCHANTRESS' SPRING AND SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Enchantress' Spring and Summer Pasta Salad image

This is a favorite of my household. I "break it out" once the crock-pot is stored away and the sun emerges. It's a lovely accent to the lighter meals of spring and summer.

Provided by Ebony Enchantress

Categories Spring

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (3/4 ounce) garlic & herb salad dressing mix (prepared, use 1/4 cup of oil for less fat)
12 ounces rotini pasta (Tri-color, prepared)
8 1/2 ounces artichoke hearts (drained)
8 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
8 1/2 ounces olives (are tasty, but optional)

Steps:

Prepare the dressing and pasta ahead. You may opt to prepare the dressing as instructed, but this will boost the fat content. Toss the remaining ingredients in with the pasta and dressing. Chill for a minimum of fifteen minutes before serving.