Thanksgiving Pasta Salad Recipe
Thanksgiving Pasta Salad Recipe is full of colors and taste. It’s a fun and fresh way to enjoy fall flavors. This dish is creamy, crunchy, and a little sweet.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta any shape you like
- 1 cup diced turkey or chicken
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup diced apples
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil water in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt.
- Cook the pasta until soft but not mushy.
- Drain it and rinse with cold water.
- Let it cool before mixing with other ingredients.
Prepare the Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, and vinegar.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
- This dressing gives your salad a rich and tangy flavor.
Mix the Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, add pasta, turkey, cranberries, celery, apples, nuts, and cheese.
- Pour the dressing over everything.
- Mix gently with a spoon until all is well coated.
Chill Before Serving
- Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- This helps the flavors blend beautifully.
- Serve it cold and enjoy the fresh, creamy taste.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the pasta. It should be soft but firm.
- Use leftover turkey for a true Thanksgiving flavor.
- Add more cranberries if you like extra sweetness.
- Try using a mix of mayo and yogurt for lighter taste.
- Chill the salad well before serving for best flavor.
- Add roasted vegetables for extra color and taste.