Best 10 Dried Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delightful Dried Fruit Pasta Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This culinary masterpiece combines the tangy sweetness of dried fruits, the savory richness of pasta, and a zesty dressing to create a harmonious balance of tastes and textures. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit every palate, from a classic mayonnaise-based dressing to a tangy vinaigrette. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll guide you through the process of crafting this delightful salad, ensuring a successful and enjoyable cooking experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, our Dried Fruit Pasta Salad recipes will inspire you to create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WINTER FRUIT AND PASTA SALAD



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You don't have to give up enjoying fresh fruit during the winter season. Just select a colorful variety of fresh winter fruit, mix it all together with just a bit of crunchy celery, add a bright poppy seed dressing, and start smiling.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mini farfalle pasta
2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
2 kiwi fruits - peeled, sliced, and quartered
1 medium apple, diced
1 medium Bartlett pear, cored and diced
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
  • Meanwhile, combine mandarin orange sections, kiwi, apple, pear, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and celery in a large bowl.
  • Add pasta to the fruit salad, mixing until well combined.
  • Whisk lime juice, honey, olive oil, and poppy seeds together in a small bowl. Pour over pasta salad and stir until combined. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 5.6 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

FRUITY PASTA SALAD



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Open up salad pasta-bilities! Add fruit and a citrus-yogurt dressing.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 oz. (1 cup) uncooked rotini (spiral pasta)
1 cup quartered fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
2 kiwi fruit, peeled, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted if desired
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • In large bowl, combine cooked rotini and all remaining salad ingredients; mix gently.
  • In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; blend well. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 12 g

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



Pasta Fruit Salad image

When I serve this unusual but delicious dish at a buffet dinner or picnic, it always draws favorable comments. Give it a try! -Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 large navel orange, peeled, sectioned and halved
1 cup halved red grapes
1 cup halved green grapes
1 medium apple, chopped
1 large firm banana, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the fruit. Combine yogurt and orange juice concentrate; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

FRUITY COUSCOUS SALAD



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To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with orange juice instead of water.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ⅓ cups dry couscous
⅔ cup slivered almonds
½ cup packed dried apricots, chopped
⅔ cup Craisins (sweetened, dried cranberries) or raisins, microwaved in
1 cup water for 1 minute
1 teaspoon cumin
3 scallions, thinly sliced with greens
1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions. Combine all ingredients; toss. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

PASTA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with a tossed salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie or small tube pasta
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
DRESSING:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and onions. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUITED CAESAR SALAD



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"I couldn't find a single Caesar salad recipe I liked, so I combined ingredients from a few recipes and came up with this one," shares Kathy Keleher of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. "The addition of fruit gives this salad such a wonderful flavor. You could use a mango or mixed dried fruit instead of an apple or a pear."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, peeled, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups cubed French bread
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn romaine
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 medium apple or ripe pear, diced

Steps:

  • For croutons, combine 2 tablespoons oil, one garlic clove and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl; let stand for 1 hour. Strain oil and discard garlic. Toss bread cubes the oil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool., In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and remaining oil and salt. Mince remaining garlic; stir into dressing. , Place romaine in a salad bowl; drizzle with dressing. Add the croutons, Parmesan cheese and apple; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

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

WINTER FRUIT PASTA SALAD



Winter Fruit Pasta Salad image

Pastabilities? Try apples, pears, cranberries and a tangy orange dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked small pasta shells (4 ounces)
1 medium apple, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
1 medium pear, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In large glass or plastic bowl, mix pasta, apple, pear, onions, pecans and cranberries. Mix all remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut dried fruit. You can also chop the dried fruit yourself if you prefer.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute another crunchy vegetable, such as carrots or radishes.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your pasta salad, such as nuts, seeds, or cooked chicken.
  • For a lighter dressing, use a vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing instead of the mayonnaise-based dressing.
  • Serve the pasta salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Dried fruit pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover pasta. With its sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give dried fruit pasta salad a try.

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