Description
Bow-Tie Cranberry Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer dish that brings together delightful flavors and textures, making it a perfect addition to any gathering. This refreshing salad features tender bow-tie pasta tossed with juicy turkey, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans, all coated in a creamy dressing. Whether you’re heading to a picnic, hosting a barbecue, or preparing for a holiday feast, this versatile recipe offers a quick and easy solution that will impress your guests. With only 15 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up this tasty side dish that’s not only nutritious but also make-ahead friendly.
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 pecans or almonds
- 2/3 cup poppy seed dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the bow-tie pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey, celery, cranberries, toasted nuts, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together poppy seed dressing, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the salad base and pour in the dressing. Toss well to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking method specified
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg