Chilled Creamy Poppyseed Pasta And Fruit Salad Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes an onions. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

WINTER FRUIT AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• Meanwhile, combine mandarin orange sections, kiwi, apple, pear, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and celery in a large bowl.
• Add pasta to the fruit salad, mixing until well combined.
• 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.

POPPY SEED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package. Allow to cool, or rinse under cold water.
• Add cucumber, kiwi, strawberries, cashews, and Swiss cheese.
• Stir gently to mix.
• Mix in dressing.
• Chill until ready to serve.

CREAMY POPPY SEED FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Using a food processor or blender, combine all dressing ingredients by pulsing for 5 seconds.
• Pour over fresh fruit or drained canned fruits of choice.
• Dressing Yield = 1 cup.
• Serving size = 4 tablespoons dressing and 1 cup of fruit.