High-Performance Pasta Salad

Name: High-Performance Pasta Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg (12-1/2 oz /375 g ) rotini; Dressing; 1/3 cup (80 mL) orange juice; 1/3 cup (80 mL) olive oil; 1/4 cup (60 mL) rice vinegar; 1 tsp (5 mL) zest of orange; 1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey; 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dates; 1/2 cup (125 mL) slivered almonds; 1 apple unpeeled and diced; 7 oz (210 g) Canadian Swiss-type cheese diced; Fresh mint to garnish

This is the High-Performance Pasta Salad recipe.

Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 10 min
Refrigeration: 10 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pkg (12-1/2 oz /375 g ) rotini
Dressing
1/3 cup (80 mL) orange juice
1/3 cup (80 mL) olive oil
1/4 cup (60 mL) rice vinegar
1 tsp (5 mL) zest of orange
1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dates
1/2 cup (125 mL) slivered almonds
1 apple unpeeled and diced
7 oz (210 g) Canadian Swiss-type cheese diced
Fresh mint to garnish

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Preparation

In a saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes.

Dressing:

whisk together orange juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, orange zest and honey, in a bowl.

Combine pasta, apricots, dates, almonds, apples and Canadian Swiss-type cheese. Add dressing and mix well. Serve garnished with fresh mint if desired.