Description
Bow-Tie Cranberry Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish, perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or casual family meals. This refreshing salad combines tender bow-tie pasta with tender turkey, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy poppy seed dressing that ties it all together. With its delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, this pasta salad is not only visually appealing but also nutritious, making it an excellent choice for any occasion. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, you can customize it with your favorite veggies or nuts to create your ideal dish. Serve it chilled as a standalone meal or alongside grilled chicken for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bow-tie pasta or similar short pasta
- 2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans or almonds
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2/3 cup prepared poppy seed dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bow-tie pasta in boiling water until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the cooked turkey and dice the celery while the pasta cooks.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey, celery, cranberries, nuts, and green onions.
- In another bowl, whisk together the poppy seed dressing, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar (if desired).
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg