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Luau Pasta Salad

July 20, 2013

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Luau Pasta Salad Recipe @createdbydiane

Pasta Salad is one of my go to items for an item to bring to a….

Party, BBQ, Picnic, Beach Day

I like that it’s all contained in one dish and at anytime I could grab a scoop and be satisfied that I’m not loading up on everything in sight,

especially if all other items aren’t ready yet.

Please tell me that has happened to you before too.

It seems to happen to me often.

By the time I get everyone and everything ready and head out to where ever it is we are going, moments after I arrive I am starving.

I’ve even been know to sit in my car and take out a small container of what I’ve prepared and enjoy it, so I can make it though the beginning of an event without wanting to eat my ARM!

This is a really fun flavor combination!

 

Not only will you be seeing this recipe, but I am celebrating with LOTS of other great blogger for a  SUMMER PICNIC PARTY…..be sure to see what everyone brought to our party and ENTER to WIN the FUN Giveaways at the end of this post.


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Luau Pasta Salad "Summer Picnic Party"
 
Ingredients
  • ½ lb penne pasta cooked
  • 2 chicken breasts cooked
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ cup fresh pineapple juice
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • ½ cup sweet peppers seeded and sliced
  • ½ cup coconut
  • ¼ cup toasted coconut
Instructions
  1. This can be eaten hot or cold. I preferred it more at room temperature than ice cold, which is great for bringing it somewhere.
  2. Place pasta in an ice bath, and drain once pasta is cooled.
  3. Slice chicken into bite sized pieces.
  4. Heat chicken broth, soy sauce, corn starch, pineapple juice and crushed red pepper flakes on medium heat until sauce comes to a boil.
  5. Pour sauce over pasta with chicken and add in peppers, coconut and pineapple mix until blended.
  6. Top with toasted coconut.
Notes
Heat coconut in a skillet on low until golden brown, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn.
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Luau Pasta Salad @createdbydiane

I’m sure after looking around at all the fun items everyone brought to our “Picnic Party” you won’t have any trouble finding some new things to bring to your next get-together.

luau pasta salad, pineapple and coconut

 

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26 Comments Filed Under: Fruit, Main Dishes, Pasta, Savory, vegetarian Tagged With: coconut, Luau, pasta, pasta sauce, pineapple

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Comments

  1. 1

    Janine - sugarkissed.net says

    July 20, 2013 at 7:15 am

    Yum! This does sound like a fun flavor combo, Diane! How spicy does the red pepper make it?

    Reply
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      Diane says

      July 21, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      Not very spicy at all it just gives it a little kick. You could leave it out, if you do not prefer spicy items at all.

      Reply
  2. 3

    Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says

    July 20, 2013 at 9:00 am

    This sounds wonderfully delicious! Love the Hawaiian twist! 🙂

    Reply
  3. 4

    Beth @ Hungry Happenings says

    July 20, 2013 at 10:42 am

    I bring pasta salad to almost every picnic we have and your recipe sounds great. Thanks for sharing it with us at our picnic party.

    Reply
  4. 5

    Sue {munchkin munchies} says

    July 20, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    I really enjoy pasta salad too, and yours sounds like such a great combination of flavors, especially the toasted coconut. 🙂

    Reply
  5. 6

    The Partiologist says

    July 20, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    Love this take on the pasta salad – so summery and light – I will have to serve it at my next get together – picnic or not! 🙂

    Reply
  6. 7

    Heather Spooner says

    July 20, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    I love bringing pasta salads to picnics. They’re so versatile. Thanks!

    Reply
  7. 8

    Heather Spooner says

    July 20, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    I’d love to win the Cookie Cutter Company prize. Thanks!

    Reply
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    hani@haniela's says

    July 21, 2013 at 3:30 am

    You can come to my picnic any time. I love pasta, chicken, coconut, and pineapple. Yum.

    Reply
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    Pink Little Cake says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:02 am

    I agree, pasta salad is super easy to take out and I love it. I have never made pasta salad using pineapple, but this recipe looks so yummy that I would have to make it.

    Reply
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    kathy pilato says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    the chocolate mousse!

    Reply
  11. 12

    kathy pilato says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    cookie cutter gift certificate…who doesn’t love those!

    Reply
  12. 13

    Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:40 am

    What a great salad for summer! Love! 🙂

    Reply
  13. 14

    alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:48 am

    sounds and looks great!

    Reply
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    Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    July 23, 2013 at 5:00 am

    Pasta salad is a favorite of mine too. There are just SO many fun things one can do with it.

    Reply
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    Georganne says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    This sounds like SUCH a good flavor combination!! I absolutely love that it is nothing like any pasta salad I’ve ever had! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
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    Melissa says

    July 24, 2013 at 4:50 am

    This sweet and spicy salad sounds sooooo good! Yes, I can totally relate. It seems like I am always rushing around getting ready for parties, that I am starving too!

    Reply
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    Michelle | Creative Food says

    July 24, 2013 at 7:28 am

    ooo I’ve never tried a pasta salad like this before! Awesome recipe– looks super yummy!

    Reply
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    Shaina says

    July 24, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    The pineapple and heat sounds so good in this!

    Reply
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    Nutmeg Nanny says

    July 28, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    I just love that summer brings all kinds of delicious pasta salads along with it 🙂 this looks incredible, I can’t wait to try it out myself!

    Reply
  20. 21

    BioandChic says

    November 24, 2013 at 11:45 am

    I will have to use this recipe next summer! Thanks!

    Reply
  21. 22

    Zoey says

    May 26, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Wow, great article.Much thanks again. Will read on

    Reply

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