Turkey Club Pasta Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing

 

1

package (7 ounces) small pasta shells

1 1/2

cups fully cooked smoked turkey, cut into 1x1/4-inch strips

1 1/2

cups shredded lettuce

1

cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 ounces)

1

large tomato, chopped (1 cup)

6

slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

3/4

cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

2

tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1

teaspoon grated lemon peel

1

teaspoon lemon juice

• 1 Mix all ingredients for Lemon-Basil Dressing.
• 2 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• 3 Mix pasta, dressing and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.