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Turkey Rotini Split Pea Salad
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Ingredients
2 c. rotini, uncooked                                      
¼ c. sweet green bell pepper, diced
1 c. split peas, rinsed                             
½ c. carrot, grated
2 tsp. canola oil                                                   
1 T. sliced black olives
1 large garlic clove, minced                           
2 Tbsp green onion, sliced
7 oz fresh cooked turkey or chicken breast
2 T. grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ c. fresh parsley, snipped
                                                  
Dressing
            
8 oz. non-fat plain yogurt                           
¾ tsp. dry mustard                               
1 T. sour cream                                                   
1 tsp. each crushed basil and oregano
½ tsp. fresh garlic, minced                           
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
1 T. olive oil                                       
¼ tsp. salt
1 T. tarragon white wine vinegar
 
Directions
Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and cool. Add split peas to 3 cups boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes. Drain and cool. Heat oil brown garlic and add salt. Add turkey and brown quickly on all sides. Lower heat, cover and cook a few minutes or until all traces of pink are gone. Add drained split peas and mix well, coating with oil and pan juices. Remove from heat; slice or cube turkey. Combine turkey, peas and rotini with remaining salad ingredients. Combine all dressing ingredients. Toss dressing with salad.
 
Chill several hours before serving. 
 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 
Servings Per Container 2 quarts
Amount Per Serving
Calories  Calories From Fat 
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 
Saturated Fat 
Trans Fat   
Cholesterol 
Sodium 
Total Carbohydrate 
Dietary Fiber 
Sugars 
Protein   
Vitamin A   % • Vitamin C   %
Calcium  % • Iron  %
* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
  Calories 2,000 2,2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
   Saturated Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
   Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
      Fat 9   •   Carbohydrate 4   •   Protein 4