Turkey Cranberry and Walnut Pasta Salad

By Yellow Bliss Road
Total Time
15 Mins
Serves
6
Serving Size
1-1/3 cups (yields 8 cups)
Meal
Lunch

DESCRIPTION

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Calories
443
Total Fat
12
Saturated Fat
1
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
Monounsaturated Fat
1
Cholesterol
32
Sodium
572
Carbohydrates
63
Dietary Fiber
5
Total Sugars
32
Added Sugars
6
Protein
20
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
48
Iron
2
Potassium
276

Ingredients

DRESSING

  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

PASTA SALAD

  • 4 cups uncooked bowtie or rotini pasta cooked to al dente then cooled
  • 2 cups diced or shredded turkey breast
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 1 (8-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 cup California walnuts

Preparation

DRESSING

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.

ASSEMBLY

  1. In a large bowl, combine pasta, turkey, cranberries, onions, celery, oranges and walnuts.
  2. Pour dressing over the pasta salad and stir to coat completely.
  3. Chill until ready to serve.
  4. Garnish with additional scallions or walnuts, if desired.