Turkey Cashew Salad Recipes

CASHEW TURKEY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Grill turkey, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate until cool. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water., Remove skin from turkey; chop turkey and place in a large bowl. add the pasta, celery, onions and green pepper. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and lemon juice; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in cashews.

TURKEY CASHEW SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the turkey, celery and grapes. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, vinegar, oil, orange zest, salt and ginger. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour. Stir in cashews just before serving.

CURRIED TURKEY SALAD WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Place turkey in baking pan.
• Brush turkey with oil.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 180°F, about 1 hour.
• Cool.
• Remove skin and bones.
• Cut meat into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Whisk mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, lemon juice and ginger in large bowl.
• Add turkey, onions, celery and raisins; toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Mix cashews into salad.

CURRIED TURKEY WITH APPLE-CASHEW SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, chutney, 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Add the apple, celery, raisins and cashews and toss; set aside.
• Season the turkey cutlets with salt, pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, cook the cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
• Add the lettuce to the bowl with the apple mixture; toss to coat. Serve the turkey cutlets with the salad.

SMOKED TURKEY SALAD WITH GRAPES, CASHEWS AND SHERRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix together turkey, grapes, celery, cashews, onions and parsley. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Serve with additional cashews as garnish.
• If possible, add dressing at the last minute to keep the celery and cashews crunchy.

CURRIED TURKEY SALAD WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Place turkey in baking pan. Brush turkey with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 180°F, about 1 hour. Cool. Remove skin and bones. Cut meat into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Whisk mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, lemon juice and ginger in large bowl. Add turkey, onions, celery and raisins; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Mix cashews into salad.

TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Place cooked turkey meat, celery, green onions and red bell pepper in a blender or food processor. Finely chop using the pulse setting.
• Transfer the turkey mixture to a medium bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, prepared Dijon-style mustard, cider vinegar, white sugar and salt. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.