Turkey Mandarin Salad Recipe

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A refreshing, interesting combination of turkey, pasta and fruit with a lightly sweet dressing makes this a family favorite. I found the recipe in an old church cookbook years ago. —Bernice Smith, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota

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Turkey Mandarin Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
1 cup diced celery
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup cooked macaroni
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup slivered almonds
Toasted almonds, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine turkey, onion and salt; mix well. Add grapes, celery, oranges and macaroni; toss lightly to mix. Cover and refrigerate.
Just before serving, combine fold whipped cream into mayonnaise; fold into salad along with almonds. Top with toasted almonds if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 382 calories, 29 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 310 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Turkey Mandarin Salad in Taste of Home December/January 1994, p33