Farfalle Salad with Apple, Cranberry and Feta

Name: Farfalle Salad with Apple, Cranberry and Feta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; Salt and pepper; 1 lb (454 g) farfalle; 3 red onions, finely diced; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice; 2 green apples, cored and diced; 1 red apple, cored and diced; ½ cup (75 g) dried cranberries, coarsely chopped; ½ lb (225 g) feta cheese, drained and finely diced; 6 cups (140 g) arugula, coarsely chopped

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Preparation 25 MIN

Cooking 15 MIN
Makes 8 to 10 servings

This fresh take on a potluck staple gets its tangy flavour (and festive colouring) from a combination of diced apple, red onion and chopped arugula. It has family favourite written all over it!

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Dressing

3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
Salt and pepper

Salad

1 lb (454 g) farfalle
3 red onions, finely diced
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
2 green apples, cored and diced
1 red apple, cored and diced
½ cup (75 g) dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
½ lb (225 g) feta cheese, drained and finely diced
6 cups (140 g) arugula, coarsely chopped

Preparation

Dressing

In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Salad

In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta al dente. Drain and lightly oil. Let cool. Add to the dressing.
In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, soften the onions in the oil and lemon juice for about 7 minutes or until the onions are very soft. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
Add the onions and the remaining ingredients to the pasta. Adjust the seasoning.