How to Make Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines the best of both worlds - the heartiness of pasta with the vibrant flavors of seasonal fruits. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a holiday meal, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

With its combination of fresh, juicy fruits and tender pasta, this salad is a delightful surprise for the taste buds. The sweetness of the fruits paired with the savory notes of pasta create a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup mini farfalle pasta
  • 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 2 kiwi fruits - peeled, sliced, and quartered
  • 1 medium apple, diced
  • 1 medium Bartlett pear, cored and diced
  • ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
  • 2 tablespoons minced celery
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
  • Meanwhile, combine mandarin orange sections, kiwi, apple, pear, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and celery in a large bowl.
  • Add pasta to the fruit salad, mixing until well combined.
  • Whisk lime juice, honey, olive oil, and poppy seeds together in a small bowl. Pour over pasta salad and stir until combined. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 6mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 266mg