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Potluck Pasta Salad with Apple, Walnuts, Celery, Dried Cranberries & Cheddar
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14 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 45MINS

Potluck Pasta Salad with Apple, Walnuts, Celery, Dried Cranberries & Cheddar

This simple side salad will be a hit at your next BBQ or potluck party. It is full of flavor and texture and extra flavor from a zingy homemade honey mustard dressing. A delicious side dish that goes with anything.
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Bits of Carey
Professional culinary consultant and food stylist. With a background in Food Science and Nutrition and having worked 17+ years in various facets within the food industry.
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This simple side salad will be a hit at your next BBQ or potluck party. It is full of flavor and texture and extra flavor from a zingy homemade honey mustard dressing. A delicious side dish that goes with anything.
45MINS
Total Time
$2.15
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Farfalle Pasta
1 pckg
(1 lb)
Green Apple
3
Green Apples, washed
Celery
2 stalks
Celery
washed and leaves removed
Dried Cranberries
1 cup
Dried Cranberries
Walnut
1 cup
Walnut
Coarse Salt
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Honey Mustard Dressing
Honey
2 Tbsp
Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp
Dijon Mustard
Whole Grain Mustard
2 Tbsp
Whole Grain Mustard
Water
2 Tbsp
Cold Water
Olive Oil
1/3 cup
Olive Oil
or Vegetable Oil
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
795
Fat
39.3 g
Protein
22.6 g
Carbs
92.2 g
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Author's Notes

Keep covered and refrigerated. Eat within 2 days.

To save time, use a store-bought honey mustard dressing.
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step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil Farfalle Pasta (1 pckg) as per packaging instructions.
step 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil Farfalle Pasta (1 pckg) as per packaging instructions.
step 2
Dice the Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (1 block) into 1/2-inch cubes. Dice the Green Apples (3) and Celery (2 stalks) into 1/2-inch chunks while the pasta is cooking.
step 3
Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
step 4
Toast the Walnut (1 cup) lightly in a dry pan. Keep a watchful eye to prevent them from burning. Roughly chop.
step 4 Toast the Walnut (1 cup) lightly in a dry pan. Keep a watchful eye to prevent them from burning. Roughly chop.
step 5
Place Honey (2 Tbsp), Dijon Mustard (2 Tbsp), Whole Grain Mustard (2 Tbsp), Apple Cider Vinegar (3 Tbsp), Water (2 Tbsp), Olive Oil (1/3 cup) into a jar, seal and shake vigorously until thickened and creamy. Season well with Coarse Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 5 Place Honey (2 Tbsp), Dijon Mustard (2 Tbsp), Whole Grain Mustard (2 Tbsp), Apple Cider Vinegar (3 Tbsp), Water (2 Tbsp), Olive Oil (1/3 cup) into a jar, seal and shake vigorously until thickened and creamy. Season well with Coarse Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 6
Once pasta is cooled completely, in a large bowl, add the pasta, apple, celery, Dried Cranberries (1 cup), and cheese.
step 6 Once pasta is cooled completely, in a large bowl, add the pasta, apple, celery, Dried Cranberries (1 cup), and cheese.
step 7
Add the dressing and mix until the pasta ingredients are evenly combined and thoroughly coated in the dressing. Season once more to taste. Enjoy!
step 7 Add the dressing and mix until the pasta ingredients are evenly combined and thoroughly coated in the dressing. Season once more to taste. Enjoy!
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Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Italian
Salad
Vegetables
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