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Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad Recipe

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Cashews add a nice crunch to this grilled turkey and spiral pasta combo. I first tasted this salad at a baby shower and asked the hostess for her recipe. Since then, I've served it for many occasions. -Karen Wyffels, Lino Lakes, Minnesota

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Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Grill: 50 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

2 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds each)
3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
2 celery ribs, diced
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1-1/2 cups Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise

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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups salted cashew halves

Directions

Grill turkey, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate until cool. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
Remove skin from turkey; chop turkey and place in a large bowl. add the pasta, 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. Yield: 12 servings.

Originally published as Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2003, p31

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Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2013 by mbandboys

I've substituted chicken for this salad and have made it several times. It's always a big hit even with people who don't normally like pasta salad.

Reviewed on May. 28, 2012 by CLBM

Every time I make this, someone asks me for the recipe.

Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2011 by jnb1011

Great recipe, I rarely have any leftovers. I usually just buy a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. It's also great with shrimp instead of turkey/chicken.

Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2011 by Cheryl1964

It is a nice change on regular mayo macaroni salad with the brown sugar and vinegar. I substitute cooked chicken. It is a keeper at our house.

Reviewed on May. 19, 2010 by kgibbs

Sounds delicious, but does it really call for 10-12 "pounds" of turkey? Shouldn't it be 10-12 "ounces"?