TURKEY, BACON PASTA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING

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Great pasta salad, you can substitute your favorite pasta dressing instead of the Lemon Basil. My adaptation of a recipe from Betty Crocker.

Provided by Sassy Cat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons basil leaves, fresh, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
1 teaspoon lemon juice
7 ounces pasta shells, small
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled
1 1/2 cups turkey, smoked cut into strips
1 1/2 cups lettuce, shredded
1 cup cheese, shredded, your favorite kind
1 large tomatoes, chopped (1 Cup)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package; omitting salt.
  • Rinse pasta in cold water; drain.
  • Mix together mayonnaise, basil, lemon peel and lemon juice in a large bowl to form dressing.
  • Add pasta, bacon (reserving 2 Tbl for topping), turkey, lettuce, cheese and tomato to dressing.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Sprinkle with reserved bacon.
  • Serve.

Sd Fh
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This pasta salad is a must-try! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Sphumerh Ndlovu
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe is a game-changer. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Alfaz Khan
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This pasta salad is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Moctar Issa
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great summer dish and it's also perfect for holidays.


Femy Williams
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to take to picnics or potlucks.


Suzanne clarke
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I'm not a fan of lemon-basil dressing, but I still enjoyed this pasta salad. The turkey bacon and Parmesan cheese add a lot of flavor.


Sakera Jahan Sadiya
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The finished dish is so delicious and flavorful.


Jose Gonzalez
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add more bacon.


MD Shakhaoat
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey bacon, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon-basil dressing is so good that it makes the turkey bacon taste amazing.


David Judge
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey bacon. It's also a great make-ahead dish for busy weeknights.


Selim3311 Islam
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Jackson Ellsworth
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This pasta salad is a hit! The combination of turkey bacon, lemon, and basil is so refreshing and flavorful. I added some chopped red onion for extra crunch and it was perfect.