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Creamy Summer Pasta Salad With Pineapple

written by Hina Gujral September 7, 2020
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This summer pasta salad is loaded with pineapple and a creamy, flavorsome homemade dressing. It is a perfect summer meal. You can make it in advance and let it sit in the fridge. This easy pasta salad takes my favorite summer ingredients and turns them into a delicious meal.

This summer pasta salad is loaded with pineapple and a creamy, flavorsome homemade dressing.

A light, creamy and tasty pasta salad recipe is what we all need to sail through the summer season. And when combined with fresh pineapple cubes? Well, it cannot get any better than that. 

During the hot summer afternoon, it is so comforting to have a light pasta salad for lunch along with a glass of chilled iced tea or mint lemonade.

It is the perfect recipe for a summer potluck or the office lunchbox. It transports well and can be made in advance. Just allow it to get chilled for the flavors to develop. 

The addition of grilled chicken, shrimps, or sun-dried tomatoes makes this pineapple pasta salad all the way more delicious.

This summer pasta salad is loaded with pineapple and a creamy, flavorsome homemade dressing.
Pasta Salad With Pineapple

Pineapple Pasta Salad…

The Salad: The USP of this salad recipe is PINEAPPLE. The addition of pineapple cubes provides a fruity dimension to the pasta salad.

The tropical flavor in this salad is perfect – so refreshing and juicy at the same time.

When it comes to pineapple, you can use either the canned pineapple cubes or the fresh ones.

You can try my pineapple avocado salad cum salsa as well.

The Dressing: A basic creamy Italian style dressing is a perfect choice for pasta salad. Adding pineapple juice in the dressing gives it a fruity kick. Making the salad all the way more delicious and unique.

You can prepare this salad dressing 2 – 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Shake well before use.

side close up shot of pasta salad in a white ceramic bowl

Why does my pasta salad get dry?

There are two reasons for a pasta salad to get dry. One, the pasta is cold and hard – secondly, insufficient dressing. The best way to deal with this problem is to keep pasta slightly warm and moist while adding the dressing. And prepare a double batch of dressing. If before serving, the salad seems dry, add more dressing and toss the salad.

Can you make pasta salad ahead of time?

The good news is pasta salad can be stored for 2 – 5 days in the fridge depending on the ingredients. If there are highly perishable ingredients such as seafood, boiled eggs, or uncooked meat, it is best to consume the salad within 1 – 2 days. Else, you can store pasta salad in an airtight container for a week easily.

What are some great simple pasta recipes?

These pasta recipes are my all-time favorite. Why? Because they are so easy to prepare, doesn’t require loads of ingredients, and tastes so good. They are just perfect for any season.

Hope you too enjoy them as much as I do. 

Basil Pesto Pasta

Creamy White Sauce Pasta

20 Minute Red Sauce Spaghetti

Stir Fry Pasta With Vegetables

Chicken Pasta Salad with Herb Dressing

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Creamy Summer Pasta Salad Recipe

Recipe Video. This summer pasta salad is loaded with pineapple and a creamy, flavorsome homemade dressing. Learn how to make the best pasta salad in a few simple steps.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 597kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
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Ingredients

  • 400 gram farfalle pasta
  • 1/4 Cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 Cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 Cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1/4 Cup olives cut into halves
  • 1/2 Cup pineapple cubes, canned or fresh
  • 1/4 Cup fresh basil

Ingredients for the dressing

  • 1/2 Cup plain mayonnaise
  • 1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 Cup pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep Work For Salad:

  • To prepare the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Whisk using a fork until nicely emulsified or combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly. Keep in the fridge.
  • Chop all the vegetables and pineapple. Assemble in a bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with water.

Prepare Pasta Salad:

  • Add cooked pasta along with the chopped ingredients. Mix nicely.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad. Gently mix to coat the salad with the dressing.
  • Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve Creamy Summer Pasta Salad chilled for lunch or evening snacks.

Recipe Notes:

  • It is always best to use broad shaped or tube type pasta for salad instead of spaghetti or linguini. 
  • Pasta is the soul of this salad. Do not overcook or undercook the pasta otherwise the whole salad will be either mushy or dry. 
  • While boiling pasta it is highly recommended to season the water with salt. This step ensures a well seasoned pasta for salad instead of a bland one. 
  • It is best to use sweet, ripe and juicy pineapple for making this pasta salad. 

Nutrition

Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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Creamy Summer Pasta Salad With Pineapple was last modified: September 7th, 2020 by Hina Gujral
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I am a passionate Indian food blogger living in India with my husband and our pug, named Momo.

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7 comments

Mamta jain May 16, 2017 - 12:48 PM

Hi , …i would like to be a contibutor to the board vegetarian recipes

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Helpwithmath June 19, 2018 - 8:29 AM

Hina Gujral, thanks so much for the post.Much thanks again. Really Cool.

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Cialis June 20, 2018 - 11:23 PM

Thanks Shannon! ????cialis

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Ramesh Krishnamoorthy September 12, 2020 - 1:40 PM

For 400gm of pasta, the quantity of other ingredients seems to be not enough. I could barely see other items once everything is mixed!!!!. Please provide accurate quantity next time

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Hina Gujral September 12, 2020 - 4:33 PM

The quantities are exact and precise. If you want the pasta salad to be more creamy as per your preference, please add more mayonnaise and other ingredients.

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Elsa September 25, 2020 - 4:54 PM

What a delicious and nutritious dish. Your recipe is great. I added more pineapple to my dish, is that okay? In your opinion, is it okay?

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Hina Gujral September 25, 2020 - 5:42 PM

Ohh yea. It’s absolutely fine to add more pineapple or dressing to make it more creamy and fruity.

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