Fruited smoked turkey salad *

 
                       Fruited Smoked Turkey Salad *
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Salads                           Turkey
                 Fruits                           Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         -----PATTI - VDRJ67A-----
                         -----SALAD-----
    6      ounces        Mostaccioli -- uncooked
    2 1/2  cups          Smoked turkey breast -- cut in
                         strips
    1 1/2  cups          Cantaloupe -- cubed
      1/3  cup           Green onions -- sliced
    1 1/2  cups          Strawberries -- sliced
      1/2  cup           Slivered almonds -- toasted
                         -----DRESSING-----
      1/3  cup           Lemon juice
      1/4  cup           Oil
      1/4  cup           Honey
      1/2  teaspoon      Grated lemon peel
 
 To toast almonds, spread nuts on a cookie sheet; bake at 350~ for 5-10
 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
 Cook mostaccioli to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain;
 rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients
 except strawberries and nuts; toss. In jar with a tight fitting lid,
 combine all dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to
 coat. Cover; refrigerate 1-2 hours to blend flavors, stirring
 occasionally. Just before serving, gently stir in strawberries and
 almonds.
 
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