TURKEY, BACON PASTA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING

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Great pasta salad, you can substitute your favorite pasta dressing instead of the Lemon Basil. My adaptation of a recipe from Betty Crocker.

Provided by Sassy Cat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
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 tomatoes, chopped (1 Cup)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package; omitting salt.
  • Rinse pasta in cold water; drain.
  • Mix together mayonnaise, basil, lemon peel and lemon juice in a large bowl to form dressing.
  • Add pasta, bacon (reserving 2 Tbl for topping), turkey, lettuce, cheese and tomato to dressing.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Sprinkle with reserved bacon.
  • Serve.

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