Ingredients for Dried Fruit Pasta Salad
- 1 lb Rotini Noodles
- 1 cup cubed Swiss Cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped Dried Apricot
- 1/4 cup chopped Medjool Dates
- 1/2 cup slivered Almonds
- 1 medium cored and diced Apple
- 2 cups Baby Spinach
- Fresh Mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
- prepared Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup Orange Juice
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- 1 tablespoon Honey
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How to Make Dried Fruit Pasta Salad
- Cook 1 pound pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Refrigerate the cooked pasta for about 10 minutes to cool completely.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 1 tablespoon honey.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/4 cup chopped Medjool dates, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, 1 medium apple (cored and diced), 2 cups baby spinach, and 1 cup cubed Swiss cheese.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
139g
Fat
41g
Carbs
37g
