Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1/2 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 593
  • Fat:
  • 37 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 6 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 70 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 667 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 37 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 29 g


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Cashew Turkey 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

SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Salads

METHOD: Other stovetop

TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients:

  • 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

Directions:

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. Yield: 6 servings.


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