Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad Recipe
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Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad

By: Megan Taylor 
"This is a great way to use up leftover turkey after the holidays. Grilled chicken is as good substitute. --Megan Taylor"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2009 by Steph   view full review
I have made this salad many times for the weekly potluck at work. Everyone who has had it has...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2009 by Danielle   view full review
Sweeter than I was expecting, but still really good. The salty cashews help to cut down on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2010 by ave's4cooking Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Ok, not the best thing ever, but pretty easy and good for left-overs.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2011 by mich82   view full review
Delicious. I use the Radiatore pasta - family favorite!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2009 by Amanda   view full review
Very good!! The sauce has a nice, sweet flavor. I will definitely make again. Perfect for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2012 by Baking Nana Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
First - 1 1/2 cups of the spiral pasta is about 1/2 of a 12 oz box. The dressing for this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2010 by blondecooker   view full review
OMG, this is my new favorite recipe! I just bought wheat pasta and used about 2.5 cups of it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by Rose   view full review
Really like this-left out pepper did not have one but good anyway. I think you could make...

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