TURKEY AND CANTALOUPE SALAD 
7 3/4 oz. (1 1/4 c.) uncooked orzo or rosamarina
2 lg. cantaloupes
3 tbsp. oil
4 tsp. orange juice
4 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
4 c. cooked, cubed turkey or chicken
1 c. diced celery
1 c. red seedless grapes
3/4 c. mayonnaise
3/4 c. cashew halves

Cook orzo to desired doneness, according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water.

Cut melon into 1 inch cubes. Measure 3 cups. In large bowl combine oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and orange peel. Add turkey; stir to coat. Add 3 cups cantaloupe, cooked orzo, celery, grapes and mayonnaise; mix well.

Cover; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Just before serving add cashew halves. Maybe served on a cantaloupe wedge or lettuce. This makes a nice luncheon or shower salad. 12 (3/4 cup) servings.

 

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