CHICKADEE COTTAGE "CHICKEN" SALAD (MADE WITH TURKEY)

Chickadee Cottage

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

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(Recipe makes 20 servings. May be cut in half.)
7-8 lb. turkey breast, baked in a roasting bag
1 Tablespoon dry onion
3 cups celery, fine-diced
3 cups real mayonnaise
4 oz. container Cool Whip
1-2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 and 1/2 lb. green grapes
7 oz. box ring macaroni
1 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

Cool and cube turkey. Bones, skin and juice can be cooked with water and vegetables to make soup broth.
Cook macaroni per box directions. Drain and cool.
Combine all salad ingredients EXCEPT almonds, which are sprinkled over the top just prior to serving.
Stir well and taste. Adjust seasonings and add a little more mayo if needed. Pasta will absorb some moisture and seasonings.
Chill. Serve on a bed of lettuce or on croissants.
Makes 20 servings
Note: This salad can certainly be made with chicken!