Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad
Mini farfalle is tossed with bright mandarin oranges, kiwi, apple, pear, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and crisp celery for a colorful blend of sweet, tart, and fresh flavors. A honey-lime dressing with olive oil and poppy seeds ties it together, making this fruit-filled pasta salad a refreshing choice for winter lunches, potlucks, or holiday tables.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 83
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
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.
- 2
Meanwhile, combine 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 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.
- Calories 245.25 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 5.32 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 51.18 g 19%
- Total Fat 3.77 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.39 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 8.88 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 5.41 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 15.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 321.09 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 37.35 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 52.41 mg Good Source 58%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 5, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bartlett Pear, Celery, Dried Cranberry, and Envy Apple. Each serving provides about 245.25 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 14 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, Envy Apple, Farfalle Pasta. The full list of 14 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 245.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad healthy?
- Winter Fruit and Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 245.25 calories and 5.32 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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