Warm leftover turkey and pasta salad

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Warm leftover turkey and pasta salad

11-26-2010 12:57 AM

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Warm leftover turkey and pasta salad


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Warm leftover turkey and pasta salad

Looking for something creative to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers, this recipe has tons of flavor and plenty of colors that make a beautiful presentation.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 7-8 mins
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
450g/11b leftover cooked British Turkey, cut into strips
2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
½-1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon lemon rind
225g/8oz pasta shapes, such as tri-colored twists (fusille), freshly cooked
100g/4oz cherry tomatoes, halved
4 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons clear honey
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
salad leaves to serve
Method:
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok or large pan and stir fry the turkey and garlic for 3 minutes or until the turkey is heated through. Add the green pepper and chilli powder and continue to stir fry for a further 2 minutes.
Add the grated orange and lemon rind with the cooked pasta and the tomatoes with the fruit juices, honey and seasoning to taste. Continue to stir fry for 2 3 minutes or until the turkey is thoroughly cooked.
Cook the pasta in plenty lightly salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until 'al dente' or according to packet instructions.

Serve warm or cold on assorted salad leaves.








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