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Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad

Name: Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
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

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Total Time

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

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Sep. 09, 2022

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

Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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 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.