TURKEY VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

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When you're looking for a side dish to round out your barbecue, nothing compares to this meaty pasta salad. It also makes a simple yet satisfying meal in itself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

DRESSING:
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine or cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
SALAD:
1 package (12 ounces) tri-colored spiral pasta
3 cups broccoli florets
3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper

Steps:

Whisk all dressing together in a small bowl; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Place in a large bowl. While pasta is warm, stir in 1/2 cup dressing. Cover and chill. Add broccoli, turkey, onions, red pepper and remaining dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill 3-4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.