Best Turkey Blue Cheese Pasta Salad Recipes

SMOKED TURKEY PASTA SALAD WITH CHEDDAR AND HARDBOILED EGGS

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Toss penne with smoked turkey, sharp Cheddar, hard-boiled eggs and a creamy lemon dressing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces dried penne
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1 cup diced smoked turkey
2 hardboiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
Add the Cheddar, turkey, eggs, carrots and celery to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

SMOKED TURKEY AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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Categories Salad Cheese Leafy Green Poultry turkey No-Cook Quick & Easy High Fiber Healthy Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
6 ounces smoked turkey, sliced
1/2 Red Delicious apple, sliced
3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons pecan halves
Cider Vinaigrette (recipe included)
Cider Vinaigrette
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add enough dressing to season to taste. Season generously with pepper. Toss well and serve.
Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt.
Makes about 1/2 cup.

TURKEY AND PASTA RANCH SALAD

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This easy pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and the classic ranch dressing makes it appealing to kids. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 5 ounces)
2 medium sweet peppers, chopped
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup peppercorn ranch salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well., Place pasta, vegetables, turkey and parsley in a large bowl; toss with dressing and salt. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges