Turkey Pasta Salad Food

SMOKED TURKEY PASTA SALAD WITH CHEDDAR AND HARDBOILED EGGS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the Cheddar, turkey, eggs, carrots and celery to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

TURKEY MAYONNAISE WITH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the pasta in salted water. When done remove, drain and refresh under cold water to stop the cooking process. While pasta is cooking, make a dressing by whisking together the olive oil and vinegar and season well, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the bell pepper and pimento and toss with the elbows. Set elbows in a wreath over washed Boston lettuce.
• Also make a dressing with the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard and combine with cooked turkey. Center this in middle of elbow macaroni wreath and garnish with chopped hard boiled egg and scallions.

TURKEY-RANCH PASTA SALAD IN A JAR

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package; drain, then rinse with cold water until cooled.
• Spoon 2 Tbsp. dressing into each of 4 (12-oz.) jars. Top with layers of pasta, turkey, vegetables and cheese; cover with lids.
• Keep refrigerated. Shake jars gently to combine all ingredients before serving.

TURKEY TWIST PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package.
• Make dressing.
• Add cooked pasta, olives and veggies.
• Chill and enjoy!

TURKEY AND PASTA RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well., Place pasta, vegetables, turkey and parsley in a large bowl; toss with dressing and salt. Sprinkle with cheese.

SMOKED TURKEY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
• Rinse under cold water and drain again.
• In a large bowl, stir together the pasta turkey, celery, grapes and onions.
• In a small bowl, stir together the other ingredients.
• Toss the pasta with the dressing.
• Add salt and pepper, if desired.
• Serve chilled.

TURKEY, DRIED CHERRY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta, drain,& toss in olive oil.
• Cool.
• Combine pasta, turkey, cherries, onion, celery,& ¼ c almonds.
• Mix in dressing to desired consistency.
• Top with other ¼ c almonds.
• NOTE: I tried substituting dried cranberries with cherry flavoring, but the flavor is just not the same as the dried cherries!