Pasta and Walnut Fruit Salad

Contributed By: DCC
Walnut Marketing Board

Filling and sweet - a healthy, hearty and delicious boost of energy!

Total Preparation Time: 2 hours
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Low Sodium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings

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Ingredients

1/2 (1-pound) package Medium shell macaroni
1 (8-ounce) container plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup Frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 (15-ounce) can Juice-pack mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup Seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup Seedless green grapes, halved
1 Apple, cored and chopped
1/2 cup Sliced celery
1/2 cup Walnut halves

Preparation

Cook shells according to package directions; drain. In small bowl, blend yogurt and orange juice concentrate. In large bowl, combine shells and remaining ingredients. Add yogurt mixture; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 452 ; Total Fat: 7 g ; Saturated Fat: 1 g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g ; Carbohydrates: 44 g ; Protein: 6 g ; Calcium: 96mg ; Sodium: 39 mg ; Fiber: 5 g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: cwoods

This took alot of work.. it would have been better without the pasta.. it was a bit weird for my taste.. others might like it..