Turkey and Pasta Ranch Salad

Name: Turkey and Pasta Ranch Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 5 ounces); 2 medium sweet peppers, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced; 1 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup peppercorn ranch salad dressing; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

This easy pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and the classic ranch dressing makes it appealing to kids. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 5 ounces)
2 medium sweet peppers, chopped
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup peppercorn ranch salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
Place pasta, vegetables, turkey and parsley in a large bowl; toss with dressing and salt. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-2/3 cups: 256 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 383mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Hearty Garden Ranch Salad in Simple & Delicious August/September 2017