PASTA FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE JUICE VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Fruit     Side

Yield serves 10 as a side salad

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb tri color rotini pasta
12 watermelon balls
12 honey dew melon balls
12 cantaloupe balls
16 red grapes
1/2 cup hulled sliced strawberries
1/2 C peaches diced
1/2 C Pineapple, diced
1 small orange peeled, sectioned
1/4 Walnuts chopped
Orange juice vinaigrette (recipe follows)
1/3 C fresh mint leaves chopped
2/3 C orange juice
2 T mild olive oil
2 T Honey
2 t grated orange zest
1/2 t salt

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta to lighter side of package directions or til al dente. Rinse just to cool, drain well. Gently mix with fruit. Add walnuts and vinaigrette to taste. Toss with mint leaves Orange Vinaigrette (preferably fresh squeezed) Whisk orange juice, olive oil, honey, zest and salt until well blended. Pour over salad immediatly and toss to blend. Adjust seasoning and serve as side to grilled chicken, shrimp or with a brunch.

Miars Miars
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it at parties.


Jeff Dinwiddie
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The orange juice vinaigrette is the perfect dressing.


Tarka Thapa
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids loved it!


Jack Bubb
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


Ally Majaliwa
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I also added some grilled chicken to make it a more complete meal.


M.Hassaan Tariq
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! It's a really refreshing and flavorful salad.


Ana Flowers
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I'm not a big fan of fruit in salads, but this one is actually really good. The orange juice vinaigrette is amazing.


Sirine Khitas
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This salad is really unique and tasty. I've never had anything like it before.


Jamshaid Thaheem
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Heba Bebo
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of fruit and pasta.


soelwin tun
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The orange juice vinaigrette is a great way to brighten up the dish.


Kaltun Abdullahi
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's easy to make and can be served chilled or at room temperature.


Laura Cagle
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Rebecca Sims
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This salad is a refreshing and unique take on the classic pasta salad. The orange juice vinaigrette is a great way to lighten up the dish, and the fruit adds a nice sweetness.


dennis Arquette
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of pasta, fruit, and vinaigrette is surprisingly delicious. I especially liked the addition of fresh mint.


M Ajaz
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This pasta fruit salad is a great balance of sweet and savory. The orange juice vinaigrette is the perfect dressing, and the pasta adds a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again!