MODERN WALDORF SALAD

Modern Waldorf Salad image

A Waldorf salad inspired my pasta dish. I use smoked turkey, apples, strawberries and orecchiette. Rotisserie chicken and other fruits would also taste fabulous. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons 2% milk
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
1 medium apple, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 pound thick-sliced deli smoked turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup quartered fresh strawberries
1 celery rib, sliced
1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, mustard and, if desired, thyme until blended. Toss apple with lemon juice., In a large bowl, combine pasta, apple, turkey, strawberries and celery. Add dressing; toss gently to coat. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges