Festive Fruity Pasta Salad
Brighten up your table with this Festive Fruity Pasta Salad, a delightful medley of flavors and colors that's perfect for any occasion! With tender penne pasta as its base, this salad combines the juicy sweetness of seedless grapes and diced pineapple with the crisp freshness of cucumber and red bell pepper. Crumbled feta adds a creamy, tangy contrast, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Topped with fresh parsley for a finishing touch, this eye-catching salad is both refreshing and satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, summer picnics, or as a vibrant side dish for your next cookout. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Penne pasta
- 1 cup Seedless grapes (halved)
- 1 cup Diced pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 1 large Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 small Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water, then set aside to cool completely.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved grapes, diced pineapple, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 3
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top for a burst of color and added freshness.
Step 6
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve cold and enjoy your Festive Fruity Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1298.8 grams (1298.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2024 |
| Total Fat 76.80g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat 24.60g | 123% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g | |
| Cholesterol 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium 2671mg | 116% |
| Total Carbohydrate 288.90g | 105% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.90g | 71% |
| Total Sugars 79.90g | |
| Protein 55.70g | 111% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 721mg | 55% |
| Iron 13mg | 74% |
| Potassium 2015mg | 43% |
Source of Calories