Bow tie pasta, turkey and watermelon combine in this breezy summer salad from R. Jean Rand of Edina, Minnesota. It has a sweet-tart taste would pair well with tall glasses of lemonade or iced tea for an outdoor patio lunch.
INGREDIENTS
* 2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta * 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast * 1-1/2 cups diced seedless watermelon * 1/2 cup sliced celery * 2 tablespoons chopped green onion * 1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt * 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise * 2 tablespoons lime juice * 1-3/4 teaspoons sugar
SERVINGS 4 CATEGORY Lower Fat PREP 10 min. COOK 15 min. TOTAL 25 min.
DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the turkey, watermelon, celery and onion; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and sugar until smooth. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into turkey mixture. Drizzle with the yogurt mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 4 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 202 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 113 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.
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