Description:

A turkey on regular pasta salad!!!

Source:

Heather Blackman

Serves/Makes:4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb (.5 kg) ground turkey
• 2 tsp (10 ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 package pasta shells
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground allspice
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) finely choppped basil leaves
• 1 tsp (5 ml) italian seasoning
• 10-1/2 tsp (50 ml) minced garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups (475 ml) Hellman's or Best Food's mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) diced pickles(if desired)
• 2 cups (475 ml) finely shredded chedder cheese

Preparation

• Brown turkey in olive oil and cook thoroughly.
• Boil pasta according to directions on package.
• In a medium sized bowl mix cooked pasta and the spices, only adding half the basil, add mayonaise and mix well.
• Add cooked turkey, mix well.
• Add cheese and pickles, mix well.
• Refridgerate for at least an hour, maybe more if you can.
• Sprinkle on the rest of the basil and serve chilled.

Comments

Can be served as a side or main dish. Great for hot summer days! It can even be made in advanced!