RCI-ND.005.0171.001
Turkey and Kiwifruit Pasta Salad
Fruit and Vegetable of the Month: Kiwi by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Prep45 min
Cook50 min
Total95 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- ½ cup
- 2½ tbsp
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tsp
- garlic (large)1 cloveminced
- (8 oz) spiral noodles1 package
- 2 cups
- crookneck squash2 cupssliced
- 3 unit
- cooked turkey breast1 lbslivered
- 1 cup
- green onions½ cupsliced
- Parmesan cheese⅓ cupgrated
Method
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spiral noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
2
While the noodles cook, whisk together the wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, basil, and minced garlic in a small bowl until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
3
Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli flowerets for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain and cool in ice water before draining again.
4 minutes
4
Peel the kiwifruit and cut into thin slices or bite-sized chunks, being careful to collect any juices for the dressing.
5
Transfer the cooled noodles to a large mixing bowl and add the blanched broccoli, sliced crookneck squash, kiwifruit, slivered turkey breast, red pepper strips, and sliced green onions.
6
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently but thoroughly until all components are evenly coated, taking care not to break the kiwifruit pieces.
7
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and fold gently to distribute evenly throughout, then adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
8
Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately at room temperature if preferred.