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Bow-Tie Cranberry Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

Delightful Bow-Tie Cranberry Pasta Salad, featuring cranberries and toasted pecans, is perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Bow-Tie Pasta Can be substituted with penne or rotini.
For the Protein
  • 1 cup Cooked Turkey Can swap for cooked chicken or omit for vegetarian option.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Celery
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans/Almonds Replace with walnuts or omit for nut-free.
  • ¼ cup Sliced Green Onions Chives can be used as an alternative.
For the Sweetness
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries Raisins or chopped fresh cranberries can be used.
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Poppy Seed Dressing Can substitute with any creamy dressing or vinaigrette.
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon juice is a tasty alternative.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • pan
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small pan, toast the nuts over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the bow-tie pasta, and cook for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the poppy seed dressing, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked turkey, chopped celery, dried cranberries, green onions, and toasted nuts. Gently mix together.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until coated.
  6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to avoid sogginess. Chill for enhanced flavors. Customize protein and veggies as desired.

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