Recipe of the Day: Turkey-Fruit Pasta Salad

  • Maybe I'm just pining for spring, but this sounded nice and light and yummy for those hot summer evenings.

    Turkey Fruit Pasta Salad
    Description:
    "In the mood for a light supper? Toss togther apple slices, juicy
    strawberries, smoky turkey breast, pasta, and tangy mustard-marjoram
    dressing. Voila!"

    Serving Size : 4

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
    -------- ------------ --------------------------------
    6 ounces whole wheat radiatore or rotini pasta
    2 small apples -- cored and cut into very thin slices
    2 teaspoons lime juice or lemon juice
    8 ounces smoked turkey breast -- cut into bite-sized pieces
    1 cup strawberries -- quartered
    1/2 cup celery -- sliced
    1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
    2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
    2 tablespoons skim milk
    4 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
    1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
    1 tablespoon fresh marjoram

    Cook pasta according to package directions, except omit any oil or salt. Drain in colander. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Toss apple slices with lime juice to coat. In a large bowl combine the cooked pasta, apple slices, turkey, strawberries and celery.

    For dressing, in a small bowl combine yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, mustard, and celery seeds. Pour dressing over pasta mixture, toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with marjoram.