D'amico & Son's Turkey with Dried Cherries Pasta Salad

By bjnelson55

This D'amico & Son's Turkey with Dried Cherries Pasta Salad recipe tastes just like the one served at the restaurant. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• SALAD:
• 1 pound rotini pasta
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked, diced turkey breast (smoked is very good in this recipe)
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 diced celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup whole toasted almonds
• POPPYSEED DRESSING:
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 2 cups real mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoonds cold water
• 2 tablespoonds poppy seeds
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Salad:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse in cold water. Chill. Combine pasta, turkey, dried cherries, onion, celery and almonds.

Dressing:

Combine powdered sugar and vinegar. Add mayo, water, poppy seeds, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add to pasta mixture. Toss until pasta is coated with dressing.

NOTE: May be refrigerated up to 3 days.