Mandarin Turkey Pasta Salad
Mandarin Turkey Pasta Salad
The addition of mandarin oranges gives this salad a bright taste and, along with the ginger and almonds, adds a slight Asian twist. While very quick and easy to make, especially if you have any leftover turkey or chicken, this is not your run-of-the-mill pasta salad. —Julie RothmanThis recipe is by Julie Rothman and was originally published in The Baltimore Sun.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 7 ounce small pasta shells, cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounce smoked turkey or chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
Directions
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions (about 10 minutes). Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
- Drain 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, reserving the liquid. In a large bowl, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until blended.
- Add the cooked, cooled pasta shells, 4 ounces cubed turkey or chicken breast, 1 can (11 ounces) drained mandarin orange segments, 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 1/2 cup sliced green onions. Stir in about 2 tablespoons of the reserved orange liquid, or to desired consistency.
- Cover and chill before serving.