Turkey, Bacon Pasta Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing

"Great pasta salad, you can substitute your favorite pasta dressing instead of the Lemon Basil. My adaptation of a recipe from Betty Crocker."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 25mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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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Reviews

  1. Dressing is soooo good fresh and zesty my family loved this we didnt have turkey bacon so I used the applewood smoked that we had on hand and wow was it good every one wanted 2nds even my four year old daughter we will make again very soon thanks sassy cat for posting this fast easy recipe
     
  2. I have been looking for an awesome pasta salad recipe and this is definitely it! I used whole wheat rotini noodles instead of shells. I also subbed shredded carrots for shredded lettuce. It was a hit at our indoor bbq (stupid thunderstorms)!
     
  3. Easy & delicious! I used bacon (turkey products not available) and grilled chicken breast (salt & pepper) instead. I omitted the lettuce and added red paprika(mathsticks). It was even better the next day. Thanks. Schin
     
  4. I used the dressing for a pasta and vegetable salad. I added cooked chicken to make it an entree. This dressing is really, really tasty. I added some sugar and some salt and pepper. Delish.
     
  5. I took this to my herb club salad luncheon and everyone raved. I used provalone rather than swiss.
     
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  1. Easy & delicious! I used bacon (turkey products not available) and grilled chicken breast (salt & pepper) instead. I omitted the lettuce and added red paprika(mathsticks). It was even better the next day. Thanks. Schin
     

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I love to cook. Since I quit smoking I have gained weight thus I am into low-fat recipes. The most important thing that I have learned is that if it is low-fat and has no taste why would you eat it. My goal is to have a cookbook filled with wonderful tasting recipes which are low-fat.
 
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