Description

This Bow-Tie Cranberry Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any gathering, from summer barbecues to holiday feasts. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, it combines sweet cranberries, crunchy nuts, and tender pasta into a harmonious blend that your guests will love. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a side or a light meal on its own, this salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz bow-tie 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 poppy seed dressing
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Optional: 1 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

Cook the bow-tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together poppy seed dressing, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and optional sugar until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, turkey, celery, cranberries, nuts, and green onions. Pour dressing over the mixture.
Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: To elevate flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or swapping turkey for chicken. For added crunch and nutrition, include seasonal fruits such as apples or grapes.