Heidy L. McCallum

Macaroni Salad with Fruit

Macaroni Salad with fruit is the perfect idea to change up your Ordinary Classic Macaroni Salad into something Epic. Summer has never tasted so good with Rotini Noodles, Red Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Peas, Fresh Pineapple chunks, Basil and diced Gala Apples. This is one of our families all time favorite Summer Salads. It’s so delightful and refreshing,it goes over so well with adults and children alike.

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Macaroni Salad with Fruit

  • 1 pound Rotini noodles
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup diced, red bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
  • 1 Gala apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup Real Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar, if desired
  •  kosher salt, to taste

Directions

  1. Cook Rotini Pasta according to package directions (al dente method) Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Drain excess water off the pasta. Place in a large glass bowl.
  2. Add green peppers, red peppers, green peas, fresh pineapple chunks, fresh basil, diced hard-boiled eggs, diced Gala apple, pineapple juice, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, sugar, and kosher salt if desired. Thoroughly yet gently mix all ingredients.
  3. Place in refrigerator 1 hour.
  4. May garnish with chopped basil.

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23 comments

  8. Yummy. I’m not sure my kids would love it but I am going to give it a try because you just really never know what they’ll like and my daughter loves pasta so it’s already off to a great start right there! Pinned for later!

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  11. I love pineapple and apples. I have never thought of combining them in a macaroni salad. This sounds so refreshing! I can’t wait to try this recap.

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