Sweet Pasta Salad Recipe

Sweet Pasta Salad Recipe
Sweet Pasta Salad Recipe
“I first tasted this delightfully different salad several years ago at a pool party and begged the hostess for the recipe,“ recalls Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas. “Since then, I’ve served it many times and have always gotten rave reviews.“
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 6
vegetarian white meat free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains pasta contains dairy pescatarian
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts toasted
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 4 cups torn salad greens
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries divided
  • 1/3 cup flaked coconut toasted
  • Carbohydrate 32.2928941760967 g
  • Cholesterol 46.404 mg
  • Fat 12.2568669428759 g
  • Fiber 1.01362500508626 g
  • Protein 7.72879416666667 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.77163399988567 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (74g)
  • Sodium 25.8149166667613 mg
  • Sugar 31.2792691710105 g
  • Trans Fat 1.08137563886949 g
  • Calories 266 calories

Directions Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup strawberries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds. Drain the pasta; rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add oil and toss to coat. Add coconut and remaining strawberries; toss gently. Place the greens in a serving bowl; top with pasta mixture. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with walnuts. Yield: 6-8 servings. Originally published as Sweet Pasta Salad in Simple & Delicious May/June 2006, p45 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 327 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 33 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 9 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend