Chinese Turkey Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This colorful palate-pleasing salad is ideal for weddings, luncheons and birthday parties, pens Nancy Bergeland from Madison, Minnesota. 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:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the turkey and vegetables.
2. 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.
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