WINTER FRUIT PASTA SALAD

Winter Fruit Pasta Salad image

Pastabilities? Try apples, pears, cranberries and a tangy orange dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked small pasta shells (4 ounces)
1 medium apple, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
1 medium pear, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

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. Mix all remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture.
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg