Fruity Macaroni Salad Recipes

FRUITY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
• In large bowl, combine cooked rotini and all remaining salad ingredients; mix gently.
• In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; blend well. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

FRUITED MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Drain juice from oranges and pineapple into a 1-cup measuring cup; cover and refrigerate fruit. Add enough water to the juice, if needed, to measure 1 cup; stir into the sugar mixture until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly., Reduce heat; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., In a bowl, combine the macaroni and cooked dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in whipped topping and reserved oranges and pineapple. Sprinkle with pecans.

SUMMER FRUIT 'N' PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, salt and hot pepper sauce. , In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, apples, grapes, celery and mandarin oranges. Gently stir in 1 cup yogurt mixture. , Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining yogurt mixture for 2-3 hours. Just before serving, stir in bananas, walnuts and remaining yogurt mixture.

FRUITY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse with cold water.
• In large bowl combine pasta, celery, pepper, corn, apple, orange, chives, parsley, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Adjust seasonings. Serve

FRUIT AND YOGURT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rotini as directed on package. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In large bowl, gently combine cooked rotini, fruit and almonds (if desired).
• In small bowl, whisk yogurt, lime peel, lime juice and honey. Pour dressing over salad and mix gently.
• Chill until serving. (Tastes best when fully eaten within 24 hours.)