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

Maiya Budhathoki
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love the sweet and savory flavors, and I love that it's a healthy and easy meal.


Ganiu Raman DA
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the dried fruit and nuts add a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


justine aj
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it as a side dish at potlucks and barbecues.


Mathias John
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I made this pasta salad for my lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing is light and tangy, and the dried fruit and nuts add a nice sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


MR MUSA ISLAM
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I also like to add a few chopped vegetables, like celery and carrots, for extra crunch.


Hamza Ejaz
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I'm not usually a fan of dried fruit, but I loved this pasta salad. The dressing was so flavorful and the dried fruit added a nice chewy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lamia alfi
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I like to add a little bit of chopped bacon to mine for extra flavor.


Galaletsang Gakgamatso
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the dried cranberries. They added a nice tartness to the salad.


Yhaye Hasan
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of dried fruit, nuts, and cheese. It's perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Yah Keem
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can throw it together in no time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover dried fruit.


Mercy Mueni
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! The sweet and savory flavors of the dried fruit and nuts paired perfectly with the tangy dressing. I'll definitely be making this again.


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