Turkey Cherry Pasta Salad-D'Amico and Son's

Turkey Cherry Pasta Salad

From D'Amico and Son's

When a waiter has come back to the table and asked if there is anything else they can get for me.  If I really enjoyed the meal, I have been known to ask for the recipe.  Often, (but not always), the restaurant will already have pre-printed recipes.  This is one such recipe.  Thank you to D'Amico and Son's of the Twin Cities.  

This recipe serves 4.

SALAD:  

• 1 pound rotini pasta
• 1 ½ 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:

• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 2 cups real mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

PREPARATION:

Salad:

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

Dressing:

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

NOTE: May be refrigerated up to 3 days.