Fruited Smoked Turkey Salad
Yield: 6 servings


SALAD
6 oz Mostaccioli; uncooked
2 1/2 c Smoked turkey breast; cut in strips
1 1/2 c Cantaloupe; cubed
1/3 c Green onions; sliced
1 1/2 c Strawberries; sliced
1/2 c Slivered almonds; toasted


DRESSING
1/3 c Lemon juice
1/4 c Oil
1/4 c Honey
1/2 ts Grated lemon peel


To toast almonds, spread nuts on a cookie sheet; bake at 350~ for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cook mostaccioli to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients except strawberries and nuts; toss. In jar with a tight fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 1-2 hours to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, gently stir in strawberries and almonds.