Turkey and Dried Cherry Salad

Here's a pleasing main dish salad that rescues the what's for supper question every time.

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 4 servings

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How-To Make Turkey and Dried Cherry Salad

Here's a pleasing main dish salad that rescues the what's for supper question every time.

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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

Serve with...

Molasses Crinkles
Total Time: 3 hours 25 min

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.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 650 (Calories from Fat 270); Total Fat 30g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat ncg); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 60mg; Total Carbohydrate 70g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars ncg); Protein 24g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 14%; Calcium 6%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 4 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 5 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: nc
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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