Summer Pasta Salad Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Refreshing, vibrant, and tangy, this sweet Summer Pasta Salad with Fruit is a fun take on a classically savory dish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: dinner, lunch, Side, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: citrus pasta salad, fruit pasta salad, pasta salad, pasta salad recipe, spinach and feta pasta salad, summer pasta

Servings: servings

Using salted water, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, and set aside to cool.
16 ounces Vesuvio pasta
In a measuring cup, add the orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, honey, Dijon, salt, poppy seeds, and olive oil. Whisk to combine, and set aside.
½ cup orange juice, Zest of ½ an orange, ¼ cup lemon juice, ¼ cup honey, 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt or to taste, 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds, 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
In a large bowl, add all of the salad ingredients. Pour the prepared dressing on top using as little or as much as desired, and toss to combine.
12 ounces strawberries, 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds, 8 ounces fresh spinach, 4 ounces feta cheese crumbles, 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Store in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

*The dressing can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until the pasta salad is ready to be assembled.

For a lower-carb recipe: omit the pasta and add more spinach or mixed greens!