Best Pasta Salad Ever????
1 pound Rotini pasta, multicolored
3 cups cherry tomatoes,halfed
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup broccoli, sliced
1/2 cup cucumbers, diced
1/2 cup kalamata(black)olives,sliced
1/4 cup carrot,sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 bottle of Wishbone Italian Dressing
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-3 pinches red pepper flakes (optional)
Boil the pasta according to the directions on the package. Allow to pasta to cool.(You can run cold water over pasta to help it cool faster.)
In a bowl, add and mix all the ingredients together. Refrigerate before serving. *In my opinion it taste the best the next day bc everything has marinated over night*
Mainely Dish Recipe Video: Turkey Pasta Salad
Part of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Mainely Dish Recipe Video Series.
Turkey Pasta Salad
Serves: 4 Serving Size: 1 cup
Ingredients Needed:
2 cups of pasta noodles, cooked
1½ teaspoons chives, dried, or 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon fresh chives (optional)
¼ cup light mayonnaise
1 ⅔ cups cooked turkey, diced
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/3 cup celery, thinly diced
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Stir chives into mayonnaise.
Lightly mix together pasta, turkey, grapes, and celery.
Stir in mayonnaise/chive mixture.
Chill well and serve.
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Leftover Turkey Orzo Salad – Easy Turkey Pasta Salad Recipe – Blondelish
This easy Turkey Orzo Salad Recipe is made with leftover turkey and takes just 30 minutes to make for a healthy, satisfying lunch or dinner.⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ RECIPE BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
Ingredients
▢12 oz (340g) orzo pasta
▢1 1/2 cups (1 pint) mixed color cherry tomatoes
▢1 cup (180g) Kalamata olives - pitted and halved
▢1/2 bunch fresh parsley - chopped
▢1 medium red onion - diced
▢1/3 cup (18g) sun-dried tomatoes - drained and finely chopped
▢3/4 cup (75g) Parmesan cheese - shaved
▢2 cups (280g) cooked leftover turkey - chopped
▢1/2 cup (54g) sliced almonds
Dressing:
▢juice of 1 lemon
▢1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
▢1 clove garlic - pressed
▢1 tbsp (15ml) Dijon mustard
▢1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
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Ingredient Swaps
Here are some simple swaps if you don’t have all of the ingredients for this easy turkey pasta salad recipe:
- Swap the cooked turkey for rotisserie chicken, deli beef chicken, or small-chopped salami or sausage.
- In terms of veggies, you can mix and match with whatever you have on hand! Try bell peppers, onions, cucumbers, corn, celery, diced zucchini, the options are endless!
- You can swap the cooked meat for canned tuna for a meat-free version.
- Try using a different type of small dry pasta, like stelline (kids will love these), orecchiette, or ditalini.
- Or, use cooked rice instead of pasta.
How to Make the Best Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Sundried Tomatoes
To start, cook your orzo in well-salted water according to the package instructions. Let the cooked pasta cool while you prepare the rest of the salad.
To do so, simply toss together all of the chopped veggies in a large bowl. Then add the sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, cooled orzo, turkey, and almonds.
For the dressing, simply add all the dressing ingredients to a jar, screw on the lid tightly, and shake well. Finally, pour the dressing over the salad in the bowl and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!
FAQs
What to serve with turkey orzo salad?
Try serving it with a roasted cauliflower steak, salmon patties, or tuna fritters.
Can I make this in advance?
Yes, this salad tastes even better the next day once all the flavors had time to meld.
How to cook orzo pasta for this salad?
Bring a medium pot with salted water to a boil, then cook the orzo according to package directions. It’s usually somewhere between 8-10 minutes. Once the pasta is ready, drain, and set aside to cool.
How long does orzo salad last in the fridge?
This salad will last well refrigerated in air-tight containers for up to 3 days. Also, it’s perfect for meal prep and makes a great lunch the next day.
What is a good substitute for orzo pasta?
Small-sized pasta like stelline, orecchiette or ditalini.
Expert Tips
- After cooking the pasta, you can drain and rinse it in cold water to speed up the cooling process. If you cook the pasta ahead and plan to make the salad later on, then stir in a bit of olive oil to prevent it from sticking.
- To make this easy turkey pasta salad recipe even quicker, use your favorite store-bought dressing and use precut veggies. This way, you’ll have it ready in less than 15 minutes. YAY
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6 cups left over turkey shredded
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp lime pepper sauce or juice of lime or lemon
1 tsp paprika
1 cup mayo
1 tsp Dijon mustard - optional
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