Best Yummy Fruit N Pasta Salad Recipes

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SUMMER FRUIT 'N' PASTA SALAD



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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

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

PASTA FRUIT SALAD



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This is a delicious and fruity side dish! I got it from my cousin Bill, who says every time he brings it somewhere he gets bombarded with requests for the recipe. I can see why! The serving size is an estimate. It makes a lot! The cooking time includes the time to refrigerate overnight.

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Fruit

Time P1DT20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits (can also use chunks)
1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon flour
2 beaten eggs
1 lb acini di pepe pasta
1 (10 ounce) container Cool Whip (can use Lite or Fat Free)

Steps:

  • Drain the fruit, saving the juices.
  • Combine fruit juices with sugar, salt, flour, and eggs.
  • Cook until the mixture boils, stirring often so you don't scramble the eggs; remove from heat.
  • As this cooks, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Pour the still warm cooked fruit juice over hot pasta and stir.
  • Let come to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove the Cool Whip to the refrigerator to soften for the next day.
  • The next day, combine the Cool Whip and all the fruit.
  • Keeps for a week.
  • TIPS: You may want to add about 1/2 the container of Cool Whip to the fruit to start with, then add more if it's too dry.
  • You may also want to drain the fruit again right before you add it, this time NOT adding the juices to the mixture.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 177.9, Carbohydrate 103.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 55.1, Protein 10.7

FRUIT & NUT PASTA SALAD



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

Provided by bkazlo06

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (13 1/4 ounce) box ronzoni healthy harvest penne rigate
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
3 cups apples, chunks
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups raisins
1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • 2. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
  • 3. Drain pineapple; reserve 2 Tablespoons juice. Save remaining juice for beverage.
  • 4. Sprinkle reserved juice over apples; toss lightly.
  • 5. In large bowl, stir together pasta, pineapple and remaining ingredients except walnuts. Cover; refrigerate.
  • 6. Sprinkle with walnuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.1, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 242.4, Carbohydrate 68.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 31, Protein 7.7

YUMMY FRUIT 'N' PASTA SALAD



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This is my take on the recipe that is usually printed on the box of Acini de Pepi. It has become one of our favorites. I even will eat the left-overs for breakfast. You can substitute the mandarin orange juice instead of the pineapple juice. Prep time includes letting it set overnight in the fridge.

Provided by Malriah

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons flour
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange sections, drained
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
3/4 cup shredded coconut
1 can crushed pineapple, drained reserving juice
1 can pineapple chunk, drained reserving juice
1 3/4 cups reserved pineapple juice
1 (8 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 (16 ounce) box acini di pepe pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Cook sugar, salt, eggs, flour and pineapple juice until thick and bubbly, cool.
  • When cooked mixture is fully cooled, pour over pasta.
  • Mix well, cover and store in fridge overnight.
  • In the morning, add fruit, Cool Whip and marshmallows.
  • Mix well.

FRESH FRUIT PASTA SALAD



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

Provided by Stacey Sweet

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup strawberry
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup honeydew melon, already formed into balls
1 cup cantaloupe, already formed into balls
1 cup grapes
1/2 cup nectarine
1/2 cup peach
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur
12 ounces tubetti or 12 ounces macaroni
2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
honey
semisweet chocolate, shaved for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine all fruit in a large bowl. Drizzle with honey to taste. Pour juices and liqueur over fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water, drain and rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl and allow to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to keep pasta from sticking.
  • Stir 1/4 cup of honey into the yogurt and toss well with the cooled pasta. Refrigerate pasta if not using immediately.
  • Serve fruit mixture over top pasta on dessert plates or small pasta bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.7, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 53, Carbohydrate 86.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 36.2, Protein 12.2

CHRISTINE'S PASTA FRUIT SALAD



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This fruit salad is awesome- I adapted it from an old recipe given to me years ago. People often won't try it at first because they think it's made with tapioca, but it's actually made with acini de pepe, a tiny little pasta ball. Once they try it, it disappears... My sister-in-law claims to be able to lose a couple of pounds by eating this for lunch for a week!

Provided by DragonFly2

Categories     Penne

Time P2DT30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (16 ounce) cans crushed pineapple or 2 (16 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits
2 (12 ounce) cans mandarin oranges
2 (12 ounce) jars maraschino cherries
1 lb acini di pepe pasta
1 cup sugar
1 egg
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (24 ounce) container whipped topping

Steps:

  • Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water and drain well; set aside.
  • Drain the pineapple and oranges- save the juice! Also drain the cherries and save the juice, but separate from other juices.
  • Mix all the drained fruit in with your pasta. You may want to cut up your cherries (sometimes I do, sometimes I'm too lazy).
  • Take the orange and pineapple juice and put into a large saucepan. Use a hand blender to add the egg and mix well; then add your sugar. Bring to a boil, then add the cornstarch mixed with a bit of cold water. Boil all together for 1 minute. This must cool completely- then add 1/2 of the cherry juice and discard the rest.
  • Now add your cooled juice mixture to your pasta and fruit. Mix together well, then add cool whip.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
  • If you cannot find acini de pepe pasta in your store, you can substitute with those little bitty stars pasta, or the pasta that looks like rice/melon seeds, but when I do the packages of those end up being more than 1 lb- it works out fine though, don't try to even it out to 1 lb, just use it as is.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.7, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 47.4, Sodium 67.6, Carbohydrate 73.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 45.8, Protein 6.2

FRUITY PASTA SALAD WITH HERBS



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Loaded with fresh fruit and herbs, this creamy, pleasantly sweet pasta salad will become one of your favorite summer recipes.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups tri-color rotini pasta
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
2 fresh figs, chopped
½ cup diced red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons sliced black olives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 lime, zested and juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Mix apples, figs, onion, basil, black olives, mint, and garlic together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, Pecorino Romano cheese, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, lime zest and juice, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl.
  • Add cooked rotini to apple mixture, stir, and pour dressing on top. Mix well and refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 174 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

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