1mediumcrisp red applesuch as Braeburn, Cortland or Gala, chopped (1¼ cups)
1mediumpearchopped (1¼ cups)
4mediumgreen onionschopped (¼ cup)
¼cupchopped pecans
¼cupdried cranberries
DRESSING
⅓cupmayonnaise or salad dressing
3tablespoonsorange marmalade
½teaspoondried marjoram leaves
¼teaspoonsalt
Instructies
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Rinse with cold water; drain.
In large glass or plastic bowl, mix pasta, apple, pear, onions, pecans and cranberries.
In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients; stir into pasta mixture.
Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Make-Ahead Magic
You can prep parts of this recipe up to 24 hours in advance if you like. Cook and drain the pasta as directed, and toss with a teaspoon or two of vegetable oil; cover and refrigerate. Mix the dressing ingredients; cover and refrigerate until you are ready to put the salad together.
Festive Touch
Consider the “pastabilities”! Instead of small shells, use fun holiday pasta shapes such as trees, stars, bells or ornaments.