DRIED FRUIT PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Dried Fruit Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (375 g) package rotini noodles
1 cup swiss cheese, diced
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional
1 unpeeled apple, cubed
1/4 cup chopped raw Baby Spinach or 1/4 cup romain lettuce
of fresh mint (to garnish) (optional)
vinaigrette
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon liquid honey

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
  • Combine pasta, apricots, dates, almonds, apples, spinach and Swiss cheese. Add vinaigrette to the pasta salad and mix well.
  • Serve garnished with fresh mint if desired.
  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together in a bowl orange juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, orange zest and honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.8, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 120.7, Carbohydrate 112, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 34.8, Protein 24.5

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