Tuesday, June 7, 2011

TURKEY AND KIWIFRUIT PASTA SALAD

Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves: 8
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving: 1

Ingredients:
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp basil, fresh (or substitute dried)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup whole wheat noodles
3 cups broccoli florets
3 cups crookneck squash (or other seasonal squash), sliced
4 kiwifruit
1 lb cooked turkey breast, sliced
2 cups red bell pepper, sliced
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1. Cook noodles according to package
2. Ad broccoli and squash in during last 30 seconds of cooking noodles, and drain.
3. Combine vinegar, oil, mustard, basil and garlic. Mix well.
4. Pour mixture over noodles and allow to cool.
5. Peel and slice kiwifruit.
6. Toss turkey, red pepper, green onions and kiwifruit with pasta.
7. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Credit: Adapted from CDC.

Nutritional Info per Serving:
Calories: 200
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated fat: 1.5g
% of Calories from Fat: 24%
Protein: 21g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sodium: 135mg

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