Description
A delightful and nutritious salad combining tender pasta, crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (macaroni or rotini)
- 2 apples, diced
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, diced apples, celery, dried cranberries, and pecans.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate to chill for later.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh but can be made a few hours in advance and chilled before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (cooked pasta may take longer if not prepped)
- Category: salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg