TURKEY AND PASTA SALAD

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This is a great way to use up leftover turkey after the holidays. Grilled chicken is as good substitute. -Megan Taylor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 celery rib
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup mayonnaise
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup salted cashew halves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, turkey, celery, onions and green pepper. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and lemon juice; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in cashews.

Nutrition Facts :

Haider Mirza
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again!


Anila Sherazi
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet grapes and crunchy walnuts.


Prince Joy
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the grapes and the crunch of the celery and walnuts are the perfect complement to the savory turkey.


yesurendra dahal
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This salad is so versatile! I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and even protein. It's always delicious.


DANTAADA TV
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used a Greek yogurt dressing instead. It was just as good, if not better!


Jared Blake
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight.


Rehan Asghar
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jam Shabir
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Sajid Ali Chaudhary
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I added some chopped celery and red onion to my salad and it was delicious! I also used a light vinaigrette dressing instead of the mayonnaise-based one.


Rakesh Roy
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's just as good the next day.


Cyber Glitch
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this salad changed my mind! The combination of flavors was perfect and the turkey was so tender and juicy.


Ashley Adamson
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This turkey and pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about how flavorful and refreshing it was. I'll definitely be making it again.