Sunday, November 13, 2011

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Chinese Turkey Pasta Salad Recipe

 

Chinese Turkey Pasta Salad Recipe


"This colorful palate-pleasing salad is ideal for weddings, luncheons and birthday parties," pens Nancy Bergeland from Madison, Minnesota.

This recipe is:

Quick



    4-6 Servings
    Prep: 20 min. + chilling


Ingredients

    2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
    2 cups cubed cooked turkey
    1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen snow peas, thawed
    1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
    1/2 cup chopped green pepper
    1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
    1/4 cup diced celery
    1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
    1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
    1 cup mayonnaise
    2 tablespoons soy sauce
    1 teaspoon sugar
    1 teaspoon ground ginger
    1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
    1 cup salted cashews halves, divided


Directions

    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the turkey and vegetables.
    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, soy sauce, sugar, ginger and hot pepper sauce. Stir in 1/2 cup cashews. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with remaining cashews. Yield: 4-6 servings.




Originally published as Chinese Turkey Pasta Salad in Taste of Home October/November 2004, p12





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