Pasta Paradise Pasta Salad

posted by Connie

PARADISE PASTA SALAD (from Winnie)

1 package 12 oz. pasta (any kind) cooked, drained and cooled
1 can (16 oz.) pineapple chunks or tidbits drained, save the juice
1 ripe papayas, peeled, seeded and cut into bite size pieces or grapes or any other fruit you choose.
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 Tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 1/4 cups fresh made or bottled poppy seed dressing or use 1/2 cup off the pineapple juice and 3/4 cup of honey mustard dressing


Combine cooked pasta, pineapple, papayas, cucumbers and coconut in a large bowl.

Stir dressing and ginger root together: pour over mixture and toss very gently until well mixed. Cover and chill. Just before serving, sprinkle with additional coconut

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