How to Make Fruity Pasta Salad with Herbs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a fresh and vibrant dish to serve at your next summer gathering? This Fruity Pasta Salad with Herbs is the perfect recipe for you! Packed with a variety of fruits, colorful vegetables, and fragrant herbs, this salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will surely impress your guests.

What sets this pasta salad apart from the rest is the combination of sweet and savory elements. The addition of juicy fruits like strawberries and oranges adds a refreshing touch to t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups tri-color rotini pasta
  • 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 fresh figs, chopped
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons sliced black olives
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Mix apples, figs, onion, basil, black olives, mint, and garlic together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, Pecorino Romano cheese, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, lime zest and juice, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl.
  • Add cooked rotini to apple mixture, stir, and pour dressing on top. Mix well and refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled.
  • Nutrition

    241 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 174mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 156mg