Summer Fruit Pasta Salad

Summer Fruit Pasta Salad is a delightful side dish that is perfect for BBQ's and family gatherings during the hot summer months! Making this summer pasta salad recipe is so easy, it comes together quickly and it an appetizing dish that everyone will enjoy.

Servings:

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ package of penne pasta cooked and cooled
¼ cup Light mayo
¼ cup Sour cream
1 can Shredded Chicken You can use any size you like, 12-18 oz
1 can 8-ounce can of pineapple chunks
1 Apple diced
2 cups Small Red Grapes
Dash or two of salt
Optional: If desired add in a few dashes of onion powder. I use a few shakes of this McCormick All Purpose seasoning blend where the main ingredient is onion powder.

Instructions

Cook pasta

Start by cooking the pasta according to directions on package.
Then, rinse with cold water until pasta has sufficiently cooled and drain pasta really well. I like to lay out 2 paper towels and spread pasta on top, then blot with more paper towels. This ensures all the moisture is out, which results in a tastier pasta salad.
To save even more time, make the pasta the night before, let it cool after cooking and spray lightly with oil. Store in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the salad.

Assemble

In a large bowl, pour in the prepared pasta.
Next, add the mayo and sour cream and stir well to combine fully.
Then, open the can of chicken and can of pineapple chunks, drain both and add them to the pasta. Mix well to combine.
After that, dice the apple into small chunks and add to the salad.
Also, wash the grapes and remove all stems, dry on a paper towel before adding to the pasta salad.
Lastly, add in the salt and alternate optional seasoning.
Stir the pasta salad with fruit well to fully combine the seasonings and the fruit.
If you have time, set the bowl in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving. But, this is not required.
Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

Summer Fruit Pasta Salad is a perfect side dish for the next potluck lunch or dinner you are invited to. This summer pasta salad recipe is delicious, just watch how quickly it disappears.

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