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Sweet Pasta Salad With Fruit And Honey

Sweet Pasta Salad With Fruit And Honey for Summer Bliss

A refreshing Sweet Pasta Salad with Fruit and Honey is perfect for summer picnics and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 ounces Cooked Pasta Use farfalle, penne, or rotini
For the Fruit
  • 1 large Fuji Apples Substitute with Honeycrisp apples if desired
  • 1 cup Red Grapes Halved for easy mixing
For the Crunch
  • ½ cup Walnuts Replace with pecans if preferred
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Skip for sour cream or non-dairy yogurt as a lighter option
  • 2-3 tablespoons Honey Adjust to taste or use maple syrup for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste Fresh grated ginger or a pinch of ground ginger also works well

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook 8 ounces of pasta in salted boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop 1 large Fuji apple into bite-sized pieces and halve 1 cup of red grapes, combine with cooled pasta.
  3. Chop ½ cup of walnuts coarsely, optionally toast in a skillet for 3 to 5 minutes, and mix into pasta and fruit.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey, and 1 teaspoon of ginger paste until smooth.
  5. Pour the honey yogurt dressing over the pasta salad, toss gently, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  6. Serve in a bowl or individual dishes, garnished with extra walnuts. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Chill for at least 2 hours for best flavor.

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