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Turkey Cranberry Pasta Salad
Turkey Cranberry Pasta Salad is loaded with my holiday favorite flavors. Juicy turkey, sweet tart cranberries, toasted pecans and crunchy celery.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 482 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bow-tie pasta or other short pasta
- 2 cups cooked chopped turkey
- ½ cup diced celery
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans or almonds
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
- ⅔ cup poppy seed dressing store bought or homemade
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
Instructions
- Place almonds in a small non-stick pan and cook over medium heat until lightly browned.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
- Combine poppy seed dressing, mayonnaise and cider vinegar (and sugar if using) in a small bowl and mix well.
- Toss all ingredients in a larger bowl and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
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Notes
- Creamy coleslaw dressing also goes well with this recipe.
- Replace leftover turkey with chicken or ham if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
482
(24%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
130mg
(5%)
Potassium
356mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1.1mg
(1%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 482 | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.