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TURKEY, DRIED CHERRY PASTA SALAD

Turkey, Dried Cherry Pasta Salad image

Make and share this Turkey, Dried Cherry Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Janet Musgrove

Categories Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise (I use light mayo)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup powdered sugar, to taste
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (Can be hard to find. Try upscale grocer)
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon poppy seed
1 -2 teaspoon salt (Original recipe calls for 2 t, but I found that to be a little too much for my taste.)
1 lb bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces cooked turkey, cubed (more may be used)
3 ounces dried cherries (may use 5)
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Cook pasta, drain,& toss in olive oil.
Cool.
Combine pasta, turkey, cherries, onion, celery,& ¼ c almonds.
Mix in dressing to desired consistency.
Top with other ¼ c almonds.
NOTE: I tried substituting dried cranberries with cherry flavoring, but the flavor is just not the same as the dried cherries!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.8, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 84.7, Sodium 787.9, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 9.4, Protein 18.5

D'AMICO'S DRIED CHERRY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

D'Amico's Dried Cherry Pasta Salad Recipe image

Provided by nlhartman

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

Dressing:
2 c. mayonnaise
2 T. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 oz. champagne vinegar
1 oz. water
1/2 t. black pepper
1/2 t. poppy seeds
2 t. sea salt
Salad:
1 # rotelle pasta
1 T. olive oil
8 oz. sautéed/grilled chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces (may use turkey)
3 oz. dried cherries (may use Craisins that have a cherry flavor)
1/2 c. yellow onion, medium diced
1/2 c. medium diced celery
1/2 c. slivered almonds

Steps:

Mix together all the ingredients for the dressing; set aside. Cook the pasta al dente, drain, toss in olive oil and cool completely. Combine pasta, chicken, cherries, celery, onion and ½ the almonds in a large bowl. Mix in dressing to desired consistency. Taste for salt and adjust if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining almonds.

Tips:

Brine the turkey overnight: This will help to keep the turkey moist and flavorful.
Use a variety of dried cherries: This will give the pasta salad a more complex flavor.
Toast the pine nuts: This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
Use a light vinaigrette dressing: This will help to keep the pasta salad from becoming too heavy.
Serve the pasta salad chilled: This will make it more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Damico & Sons turkey with dried cherries and pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a holiday meal or a potluck. The turkey is moist and flavorful, and the pasta salad is light and refreshing. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.