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Turkey Rotini Split Pea Salad Printer Friendly 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