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California Apple Turkey Pasta Salad

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 to 20 min

Cook Time: N/A

Ingredients

1 cup; cored and diced fresh California apples

1/2 cup; green or red seedless grapes, cut in half

1/3 cup; sliced green onions

4 Oz.; bow-tie farfalle pasta; cooked, drained and chilled

2 cups; cut up turkey slices or chunks

1 package (20 oz.); mixed baby field greens

3 tablespoons; grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Creamy Yogurt Dressing or Herb Dressing (below)

Method

Warm turkey in microwave or oven.

In a large bowl, combine apples, grapes, onions, pasta, and 1/2 dressing.

Toss gently to mix. Chill.

To serve: Arrange warm turkey and greens on salad plate. Spoon on salad mixture. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Creamy Yogurt Dressing: Measure 1/2 cup lemon-flavored yogurt, 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing, and 1/4 cup milk into small bowl; mix until

Herb Dressing: Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon each course ground black pepper, crushed rosemary, marjoram and thyme leaves in a small jar or bowl. Shake or mix well. Makes 3/4 cup.