Dried Cherry and Turkey Salad

Ingredients:

8 oz. rotini pasta

1 Tbsp. olive oil

3 c. cubed cooked turkey or chicken

3 oz. dried cherries

1/2 c. chopped onion

1/2 c. diced celery

1/2 c. chopped smoked almond(s)

2 c. mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp. vinegar

2 tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. water

1/4 c. powdered sugar

pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and toss in olive oil. Combine turkey, onion and celery in a bowl; set aside. Next make the dressing by combining mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, water, powdered sugar and pepper. Add pasta to turkey mixture and fold in dressing reserving 1/2 cup for later. Refrigerate overnight. Stir in cherries and almonds just before serving. Add some of reserved dressing if needed.

Yield: 10 servings
Serving Size: One serving is 1.5 oz meat/ meat alternate and a 1 oz grain at lunch/supper for a 3 - 5 year old.
Credit: Nancy H, Shakopee