ENDECA_EXCLUDE_START
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_END

Winter Fruit Pasta Salad

Pastabilities? Try apples, pears, cranberries and a tangy orange dressing. From eatbetteramerica.

false
(7 Ratings)

7 Ratings

5 Stars 0%

4 Stars 14%

3 Stars 57%

2 Stars 29%

1 Stars 0%

Member Reviews (3)
b6c2df3e-5be5-46e9-a5c3-eb803f1b711b
Winter Fruit Pasta Salad
  • PREP TIME

    20 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    50 Min

  • SERVINGS

    8

 

1
cup uncooked small pasta shells (4 oz)
1
medium apple, chopped
1
medium pear, chopped
4
medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4
cup chopped pecans
1/4
cup dried cranberries
1/3
cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
3
tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2
teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4
teaspoon salt
  • 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • 2 In large glass or plastic bowl, mix pasta, apple, pear, onions, pecans and cranberries. In small bowl, mix all remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture.
  • 3 Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Expert Tips

Nuts contain vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps the body form red blood cells and a healthy circulatory system.

Got a question for our Kitchen Experts? Ask it in the Message Boards

Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 150
    • (Calories from Fat 30),
  • Total Fat 3g
    • (Saturated Fat 0g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 210mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 27g
    • (Dietary Fiber 3g,
    • Sugars 11g),
  • Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 0 %;
  • Vitamin C 2 %;
  • Calcium 0 %;
  • Iron 4 %;
Exchanges:
  • 1 Starch;
  • 1/2 Fruit;
  • 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Review & Comments

Write a Review
1 - 3 of 3 Reviews View All
Posted 2/20/2012 5:32:20 PM REPORT ABUSE calgal53 said:
Rating:
I followed the recipe, using mayo and thought it was quite good. It was a nice change from green salad or plain fruit salad.
Posted 10/21/2009 11:29:20 PM REPORT ABUSE specialk928 said:
Rating:
it was ok, just tasted like something was missing. maybe more pecans? it was just an ok side dish but i think if it played around with the ingredients it could be really good
Posted 8/22/2007 10:18:34 AM REPORT ABUSE Member said:
Rating:
I'll bet brown rice would be good in this dish also.
1 - 3 of 3 Reviews View All
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_START
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_END
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_START
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_END