Garden Party Salad

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 15

Ingredients

  • 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

Steps

  • 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.

  • Combine the pasta, vegetables, turkey and cheese. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to one day. Just before serving, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup dressing and the chives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
5g
27%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
430mg
18%
Potassium
360mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
31g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
Sugars
5g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
100%
100%
Vitamin C
100%
100%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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