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Turkey Apple Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A fresh and flavorful pasta salad combining turkey, apples, cheese, and cranberries for a delightful meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound dried mini penne pasta

Protein

  • 1 pound Boar’s Head PitCraft™ low smoked turkey breast (diced into small cubes (2 cups))
  • 3 cups cubed Jazz™ apples

Cheese

  • 1 cup cubed Colby Jack Cheese

Dried Fruit & Nuts

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 scallions diced scallions
  • 1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup Balsamic salad dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with a little olive oil.
  • Combine cooked pasta, turkey, apples, cheese, cranberries, celery, pecans, and scallions in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together Caesar dressing, Balsamic dressing, and salt; pour over salad and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Notes

For added flavor, chill the salad before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pasta