Mandarin Turkey Pasta Salad
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 7 ounce small pasta shells, cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounce smoked turkey or chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
Directions
  1. Step 1: Cook pasta shells according to package directions (about 10 minutes). Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Drain 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, reserving the liquid. In a large bowl, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until blended.
  3. Step 3: Add the cooked, cooled pasta shells, 4 ounces cubed turkey or chicken breast, 1 can (11 ounces) drained mandarin orange segments, 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 1/2 cup sliced green onions. Stir in about 2 tablespoons of the reserved orange liquid, or to desired consistency.
  4. Step 4: Cover and chill before serving.