Chilled Creamy Poppyseed Pasta And Fruit Salad Food

SUMMER FRUIT 'N' PASTA SALAD

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.

PASTA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

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.

GRILLED FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPYSEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grease grate of grill. Fold up sides of a 12-inch-long sheet of aluminum foil to resemble a "pan." Place on grate of grill. Add coconut. Grill 10 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, place fruit on grill grate. Grill 3 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides. Cool fruit. Remove and discard skin from nectarines, peaches and mangos. Cut fruit into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Toss fruit with the toasted coconut and dressing just before serving.