Yummy Fruit N Pasta Salad Food

PASTA FRUIT SALAD

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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

Ingredients

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

PINA COLADA FRUIT SALAD

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Give friends a taste of the tropics on warm summer days with this refreshing fruit blend. For a little extra punch, you might add a splash of coconut rum. -Carol Farnsworth, Greenwood, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (10 ounces) frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pineapple-orange juice
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
1-1/2 cups green grapes
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Thinly sliced fresh mint, optional

Steps:

For dressing, mix first 5 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Place fruit in a large bowl; toss gently with dressing., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. If desired, top with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

Ingredients

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

LIGHT AND YUMMY PASTA SALAD

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Add the dressing as desired o the pasta. Use as much or little as you want. If you want to double this recipe, use two packages of pasta and use as much extra vegetables as suites your taste. I find that a double recipe usually doesn't need two bottles of dressing. I've made this for BBQs, potluck lunches, family gatherings and...

Provided by Nixie Sanderson

Categories Other Side Dishes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pkg rotini pasta
1 yellow bell pepper
1 cucumber
1 small jar black olives
1 onion (optional)
1 bottle light italian dressing
1 pkg small cherry tomatoes

Steps:

1. Boil pasta approximately 10 minutes
2. As pasta is boiling, chop cucumber, bell pepper and onion
3. Once pasta is tender, drain and rinse with cool water
4. In a large pasta bowl, combine all produce and pasta
5. Slowly add Italian dressing to pasta, tossing pasta as you add the dressing
6. If making pasta the night before, reserve approximately one quarter of the dressing and add it to the pasta just before serving
7. This should be stored in a covered container in the the refrigerator

ELLEN'S YUMMY PASTA SALAD

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This recipe can be played with. You can use all, or just a few of the vegetables. Choice of pasta goes the same. I even tried it with tortollini and it was delicious. I just suggest that you DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ON THE DRESSING AND SALAD SEASONING. I have given out this recipe before and have to stress that since many did not use those. Using an assortment of peppers is great for the color.

Provided by chilepepper1231

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb pasta (speghetti, fusilli, spirals)
1 bottle wishbone robusto Italian dressing
McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning
1 chopped red onion
1 bunch sliced scallion
1 cup chopped bell pepper (green, red, yellow, orange)
1 cup chopped tomato
1 chopped cucumber (peeled and seeded)

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta of your choice according to package directions.
Drain and rinse with cold water.
May also place in an ice water bath.
Toss pasta with 1/2 bottle salad seasoning, or to your taste.
Add chopped veggies and dressing.
Chill for at least 2 hours before seving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.8, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 13.3, Carbohydrate 64.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 11.5

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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

YUMMY FRUIT SALAD

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Looking for a refreshing fruit salad? My mom had this at a party - she described what she thought was in it and we both have tried our own. This is my version. My mom used -Instant Vanilla Pudding - mine had a different taste using the French Vanilla (maybe sweeter) - but they were both very good! My serving size may be off - it's hard to calculate. It makes a nice bowl of fruit salad. I made this for 8 of us and I had some leftover. It was very good tho - it kept for several days and the fruit never changed colors.

Provided by KimmieOH

Categories Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can peaches, sliced/diced w/syrup
1 (17 ounce) can fruit cocktail in syrup
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in syrup
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
2 bananas, sliced
1 granny smith apple, chopped
1 Red Delicious apple, chopped
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box French vanilla instant pudding
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant lemon pudding

Steps:

This is the EASY part – In a large bowl; mix peaches with syrup, fruit cocktail with syrup, mandarin oranges-drained, pineapple w/syrup, cherries-drained, bananas, apples and pudding mixes (do not make the pudding – just use the powder).
Mix well – chill then serve.
Please note chill time is cook time.

YUMMY PASTA SALAD

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This recipe uses salad dressing to add flare to an ordinary pasta salad. It's great hot or cold and makes wonderful leftovers... if you manage to have any!

Provided by QUARTERGODDESS

Categories Salad Pasta Salad Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound rotini pasta
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
¼ cup Ranch-style salad dressing
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1 (4.25 ounce) can black olives, sliced

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a skillet over medium heat, place the cubed chicken and dab with ranch dressing. Pour enough Italian dressing into the skillet to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook the chicken until it is nice and brown.
Mix together pasta, chicken, black olives and Italian dressing (to taste). Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 44.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 2318.2 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

FRUIT AND YOGURT PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Inspired by Pillsbury

Categories Side Dish

Yield 8-12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2½ cups uncooked rotini (spiral pasta)
1½ cups quartered fresh strawberries
1½ cups fresh pineapple chunks
1½ cups cup seedless red grapes, halved
⅔ cup fresh blueberries
3 large (4 small) kiwi fruit, peeled, quartered lengthwise and cut into ¼-inch slices
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
Dressing :
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons honey

Steps:

Cook rotini as directed on package. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In large bowl, gently combine cooked rotini, fruit and almonds (if desired).
In small bowl, whisk yogurt, lime peel, lime juice and honey. Pour dressing over salad and mix gently.
Chill until serving. (Tastes best when fully eaten within 24 hours.)