Garden Party Salad

 

6 1/2

cups uncooked medium pasta shells (1 lb)

4

cups small fresh broccoli florets (about 10 oz)

3

cups thinly sliced carrots (about 6 medium)

1

lb smoked turkey breast (from deli), cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2

medium yellow bell peppers, coarsely chopped (2 cups)

1/2

cup chopped red onion

12

oz Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups)

1

cup Italian dressing

1/3

cup chopped fresh chives

• 1 Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli and carrots during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
• 2 Meanwhile, in large bowl, place turkey, bell peppers, onion and cheese.
• 3 Gently stir cooked cooled pasta with broccoli and carrots into turkey mixture. Pour dressing over salad and add chives; toss gently to coat. If desired, garnish with additional chives.