Cool Radiatore Melon Salad - 4/22/04

Cool Radiatore Melon Salad

1 lb Radiatore, Medium Shells or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
1/3 medium honeydew, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 medium cantaloupe, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (about 2 cups)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup limeade concentrate
2 Tbs vegetable oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

  2. While pasta is cooking, toss the honeydew, cantaloupe and cucumber together in a large bowl.

  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the limeade concentrate, oil, chili powder and salt. Add the dressing to the fruit mixture.

  4. When pasta is done, drain and rinse under cold water; drain again. Toss pasta with fruit and dressing and serve.

Servings: 6