Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 380
  • Fat:
  • 24 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 6 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 43 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 1168 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 30 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 11 g


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Turkey Pasta Salad

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This is a dish I almost always make when I have leftover turkey. It's inexpensive, delicious and easy to prepare. Plus, my family loves it!

SERVINGS: 6-8

CATEGORY: Salads

METHOD:

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
  • 1 cup chopped cooked turkey
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 package (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 1 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Green pepper rings and tomato slices, optional

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a 2-1/2-qt. salad bowl. Add turkey, celery, onion and green pepper; toss to combine.
    Combine dressing mix, sour cream, salad dressing and garlic salt. Add to pasta mixture and mix well. Sprinkle with almonds and paprika. Garnish with pepper rings and tomato slices if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.


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