Description
Turkey Cranberry Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. This refreshing pasta salad features tender bowtie pasta mixed with diced turkey, tart dried cranberries, crisp celery, and crunchy pecans, all brought together by a creamy poppy seed dressing. Ideal for light lunches, picnics, or potlucks, this recipe is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying. With its vibrant colors and textures, it’s sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta
- 2 cups cooked turkey, diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water until cooled; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey, cranberries, celery, pecans, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish, Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg