Summer Pasta Salad with Fruit Salsa Recipe

Name: Summer Pasta Salad with Fruit Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 cup pineapple chunks; 1 cup chopped mango; 1/2 cup chopped yellow peaches, skin on; 1/2 cup chopped strawberries; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped mint; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 3 tablespoons pineapple juice; 3/4 pound queso fresco, crumbled; Additional lemon juice and sea salt for garnish

Servings: persons

8 ounces elbow macaroni
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup chopped mango
1/2 cup chopped yellow peaches, skin on
1/2 cup chopped strawberries
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped mint
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons pineapple juice
3/4 pound queso fresco, crumbled
Additional lemon juice and sea salt for garnish

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, Drain through a colander and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process.
2
Drain again and set aside.
3
While the pasta is cooking, add onion, pineapple, mango, peaches, strawberries, jalapeno, lemon zest, lemon juice, mint, and sea salt to the bowl of a food processor.
4
Pulse 3 times to get a nice, chunky consistency, but dont pulverize it into a puree.
5
The goal is big chunks that are coarsely chopped.
6
Pour the salsa into a large bowl.
7
Add pineapple juice 1 tablespoon at a time until desired sweetness is achieved.
8
Add another squirt or two of lemon juice to taste.
9
Fold in cheese and pasta.
10
Serve topped with a sprinkling of sea salt.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 cup chopped mango, and more.

Yes, Summer Pasta Salad with Fruit Salsa falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Summer Pasta Salad with Fruit Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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