Turkey Dried Cherry Pasta Salad

Elevate your next meal or gathering with this vibrant Turkey Dried Cherry Pasta Salad—a perfect harmony of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors! Featuring tender chunks of cooked turkey breast, chewy dried cherries, and crunchy celery and almonds, this dish packs both texture and taste into every bite. The creamy dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard, is brightened with a touch of honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice for a balanced, zesty finish. Tossed with al dente penne pasta, this salad is as satisfying as it is refreshing. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's ideal for a quick lunch, potluck, or light dinner. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s as delightful as it is easy to prepare.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked turkey breast, diced
• 3 cups penne pasta, cooked and cooled
• 0.75 cup dried cherries
• 0.5 cup celery, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks scallions, sliced thin
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey, cooked and cooled penne pasta, dried cherries, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, scallions, and sliced almonds.

Step 4

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Step 5

Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a light stir and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1848.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3408.1

Total Fat 146.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 512.7mg	0%
Sodium 1992.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 312.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.1g	0%
Total Sugars 53.6g
Protein 208.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 525.8mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 3029.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 36.8%