CHILLED TURKEY PASTA SALAD

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This is a tasty and different way to use any leftover turkey. Kids love it when you use multicolored pasta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cans (20 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic salt
6 cups cubed cooked turkey
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 cups cubed cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water., Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice; set pineapple aside. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, honey mustard, oil, garlic salt and reserved pineapple juice; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the pasta, turkey, broccoli, celery, onion, pepper and pineapple. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges