Fruity Pasta Salad With Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Fruity Pasta Salad With Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
25 min.
6
59kcal

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If you’re on the lookout for a vibrant, refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion, look no further than this delightful Fruity Pasta Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing. Bursting with colors and flavors, this salad not only dazzles the eyes but also tantalizes the taste buds. It's the ideal side dish for summer barbecues, picnics, or simply as a healthy snack any time of the year.

This recipe is designed for those who want to enjoy a light yet filling meal without any dairy. The combination of tender seashell pasta, crunchy celery, and sweet fruits like fresh strawberries and juicy pears creates a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Tossed in a zingy lemon poppy seed dressing, this salad offers a delightful citrus twist that invigorates each bite.

Ingredients

  • cups torn butterhead lettuce dried washed
  • 0.3 cup celery chopped
  • 0.3 cup lemon yogurt low-fat
  • tablespoon orange juice 
  • 0.8 cup seashell pasta 
  • small pears cored chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon poppy seeds 
  • cup strawberries fresh sliced

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente.
  2. Drain, and rinse in cold water until cool.
  3. In a salad bowl, combine macaroni, lettuce, pears, strawberries, and celery. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, orange juice, and poppy seeds.
  5. Add to the macaroni mixture, and gently toss until well coated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories59kcal
Protein10.67%
Fat5.85%
Carbs83.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.88
Glycemic Load
4.27
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.5165217130081%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.91mg
Petunidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.07mg
Pelargonidin
5.96mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.81mg
Epigallocatechin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
1.03mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
2.52mg
Hesperetin
3.62mg
Naringenin
0.19mg
Apigenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.28mg
Isorhamnetin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
1.09mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:58.52kcal
2.93%
Fat:0.41g
0.63%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.33%
Carbohydrates:13.19g
4.4%
Net Carbohydrates:11.05g
4.02%
Sugar:4.55g
5.06%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:6.59mg
0.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.69g
3.37%
Vitamin C:23.62mg
28.64%
Vitamin K:20.32µg
19.35%
Vitamin A:594.5IU
11.89%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.48%
Fiber:2.14g
8.57%
Selenium:5.07µg
7.24%
Folate:25.37µg
6.34%
Potassium:160.03mg
4.57%
Phosphorus:34.28mg
3.43%
Magnesium:13.73mg
3.43%
Copper:0.07mg
3.39%
Iron:0.56mg
3.11%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.9%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.37%
Calcium:22.68mg
2.27%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.95%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.81%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.55%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.42%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.17%
Source:Allrecipes