Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad
Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad pairs tender mini farfalle with bright citrus, kiwi, apple, and pear for a lively mix of sweet, tart, and juicy textures. Dried cranberries and pomegranate add pops of chew and crunch, while a honey–lime poppy seed dressing ties it together with zippy balance. Serve chilled as a refreshing side for winter gatherings or light lunches.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle at a boil, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, about 7 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
- 2
Meanwhile, combine the mandarin orange sections, kiwi, apple, pear, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and celery in a large bowl.
- 3
Add the pasta to the fruit salad and mix until well combined.
- 4
Whisk the lime juice, honey, olive oil, and poppy seeds in a small bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and stir until combined. Refrigerate until the flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 229.58 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.96 g Low Source
- Carbs 47.54 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.67 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.39 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 6.83 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.03 g Moderate
- Sugar 16.67 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 35.03 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source
- Potassium 224.44 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 8.5 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 34.05 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bartlett Pear, Celery, Dried Cranberry, and Farfalle Pasta. Each serving provides about 229.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bartlett Pear, Celery, Dried Cranberry, Farfalle Pasta, Honey. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
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