Best Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad Recipes

CASHEW CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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This dish is asked for everywhere I go, it is so good. Easily doubles for a large party or group. Please note that this recipe needs to be made the day before; it has to sit in the fridge overnight.

Provided by amcgilsky

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
½ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup diced green onions
1 ½ cups mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cups salted cashew halves

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Mix pasta with chicken, green pepper, and green onions in a large bowl.
Mix mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt together in a small bowl until well blended. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir well to coat.
Cover and refrigerate until flavors are combined and dressing is thickened, 8 hours to overnight. Stir in cashews just before serving, or no more than 2 hours ahead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 627.7 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

TURKEY PASTA SALAD

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This is a dish I almost always make when I have leftover turkey. It's inexpensive, delicious and easy to prepare. Plus, my family loves it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup chopped cooked turkey
1 cup chopped celery
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 package (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon paprika
Green pepper rings and tomato slices, optional

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a 2-1/2-qt. salad bowl. Add turkey, celery, onion and green pepper; toss to combine. , Combine dressing mix, sour cream, Miracle Whip and garlic salt. Add to pasta mixture and mix well. Sprinkle with almonds and paprika. Garnish with pepper rings and tomato slices if desired.

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CURRIED TURKEY WITH APPLE-CASHEW SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mango chutney
2 teaspoons curry powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 red apple, sliced
2 cups sliced celery (1 celery heart)
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup salted roasted cashews
1 1/4 pounds turkey cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small head red-leaf lettuce, quartered

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, chutney, 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Add the apple, celery, raisins and cashews and toss; set aside.
Season the turkey cutlets with salt, pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, cook the cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
Add the lettuce to the bowl with the apple mixture; toss to coat. Serve the turkey cutlets with the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 60 milligrams, Sodium 570 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams