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 mayonnaise
  • 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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