Turkey Salad in Cantaloupe Wedges Recipe

Name: Turkey Salad in Cantaloupe Wedges
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 34 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked; 2 large cantaloupes; 3 tablespoons oil; 4 teaspoons orange juice; 4 teaspoons vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon orange peel, grated; 4 cups cooked turkey, cubed; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup red seedless grapes; ¾ cup mayonnaise; ¾ cup cashew halves; lettuce leaf

Servings: persons

7 34 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked
2 large cantaloupes
3 tablespoons oil
4 teaspoons orange juice
4 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon orange peel, grated
4 cups cooked turkey, cubed
1 cup diced celery
1 cup red seedless grapes
¾ cup mayonnaise
¾ cup cashew halves
lettuce leaf

1
Cook orzo as directed on pkg., drain and rinse with cold water.
2
Cut each cantaloupe into six wedges; remove seeds.
3
Remove melon from rind; cut melon into 1 inch pieces.
4
Measure 3 cups.
5
To fashion bow on rind wedge, cut a 1/8 inch strip of rind starting from both points of wedge up to but not through the center of the wedge.
6
Curl cut strips of rind under; tuck under attached center portion.
7
Secure with toothpick halves, pushing them almost completely into melon.
8
Wrap and refrigerate until serving time.
9
In large bowl, combine oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and orange peel; blend well.
10
Add turkey; stir to coat.
11
Add 3 cups cantaloupe, orzo, celery, grapes and mayonnaise; mix well.
12
Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
13
Just before serving, stir in cashew halves.
14
Place cantaloupe wedges on lettuce lined serving plates; spoon 3/4 cup salad into each wedge.

1545

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 34 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked, 2 large cantaloupes, 3 tablespoons oil, 4 teaspoons orange juice, and more.

Yes, Turkey Salad in Cantaloupe Wedges falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Turkey Salad in Cantaloupe Wedges

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