Pears, Pasta & Pecan Salad Recipe

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Try this unique pasta salad with pears and a honey and lime-flavored salad dressing.

20 min
Prep Time

20 min
Total Time

8 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

1 cup

uncooked dried gemelli (double twist pasta) or small pasta shells

Salad Dressing

1/4 cup

sour cream

1 teaspoon

freshly grated lime zest

3 tablespoons

lime juice

3 tablespoons

olive or vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

honey

Salad

1/4 cup

coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

2 ribs (1 cup)

celery, sliced

1 medium

pear, sliced, quartered

1 medium

apple, sliced, quartered

2 tablespoons

chopped green onions

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Combine all salad dressing ingredients in bowl.
Toss cooked pasta and all remaining salad ingredients together in large bowl just before serving. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat.

Recipe Tips

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories

180

Cholesterol

5mg

Carbohydrates

23g

Protein

3g

Fat

10g

Sodium

15mg

Dietary Fiber

2g

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Rating

I made this pasta salad for my culinary class. Everyone loved the unique lime flavor with the pasta and fruit. I also added dried cherries for some color. Several students asked for the recipe. I will definitely make it again. A refreshing unique salad!

Posted February 18, 2009 by Leesa

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Pears, Pasta & Pecan Salad