Turkey and Dried Cherry Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 315.1
  • Total Fat: 13.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 12.2 mg
  • Sodium: 556.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 10.9 g

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Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 cups uncooked gemelli (twist) pasta (8 ounces)
    1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
    1/2 cup dried cherries
    1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
    1 medium stalk celery, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
    3 or 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
    3/4 cup refrigerated poppy seed dressing

Directions

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2. In large bowl, mix pasta and remaining ingredients except dressing. Pour dressing over mixture; toss until coated. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Substitution
Rotini or juniorettes pasta can be used instead of the gemelli.
How-To
Toasting almonds is easy. Just place them in an ungreased shallow pan and bake at 350°F for 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
Serve With
Serve this tasty salad with whole-grain rolls, fresh orange wedges and tall glasses of iced tea or lemonade.

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Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SBOWMAN1450.