Turkey, Bacon Pasta Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing

Ingredients:
Lemon Basil Dressing

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons basil leaves, fresh, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

 

Salad

• 7 ounces pasta shells, small
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups turkey, smoked cut into strips
• 1 1/2 cups lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup cheese, shredded, your favorite kind
• 1 large tomato, chopped

 

Directions:
Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 2 hrs 30 min Yield: 6

1. Cook pasta as directed on package; Rinse pasta in cold water; drain.
2. Mix together mayonnaise, basil, lemon peel and lemon juice in a large bowl to form dressing.
3. Add pasta, bacon, turkey, lettuce, cheese and tomato to dressing. Mix well.
4. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours to blend flavors.

 

Approx. Calories 415 per serving