Turkey Cranberry and Walnut Pasta Salad

Name: Turkey Cranberry and Walnut Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup light mayonnaise; 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt (or sour cream); 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups uncooked bowtie or rotini pasta cooked to al dente then cooled; 2 cups diced or shredded turkey breast; 1 cup dried cranberries; 4 green onions thinly sliced; 2 stalks celery thinly sliced; 1 (8-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained; 1/2 cup California walnuts

Serves

Serving Size

1-1/3 cups (yields 8 cups)

Meal

Lunch

Ingredients

DRESSING

1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

PASTA SALAD

4 cups uncooked bowtie or rotini pasta cooked to al dente then cooled
2 cups diced or shredded turkey breast
1 cup dried cranberries
4 green onions thinly sliced
2 stalks celery thinly sliced
1 (8-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup California walnuts

PREPARATION

DRESSING

In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.

ASSEMBLY

In a large bowl, combine pasta, turkey, cranberries, onions, celery, oranges and walnuts.
Pour dressing over the pasta salad and stir to coat completely.
Chill until ready to serve.
Garnish with additional scallions or walnuts, if desired.

NUTRITION

Calories: 443 cal
Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 32 mg
Sodium: 572 mg
Carbohydrates: 63 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Total Sugars: 32 g
Added Sugars: 6 g
Protein: 20 g
Vitamin D: 0 mcg
Calcium: 48 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Potassium: 276 mg