Turkey Macaroni Salad

Rita~'s Note:

Made this for my son using canned turkey in place of Tuna because he won't eat seafood. This includes cherry tomatoes giving a nice sweet juicy bite. A good make ahead recipe.

• Total Time: 28 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooking according to package
• 12 1/2 ounces 97% fat-free cooked turkey, rinsed and drained
• 1/8 cup vinegar
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup slice scallion
• 1 tablespoon minced basil
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in 1/2
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large bowl mix all ingredients except the macaroni till well combined. Then toss in the macaroni. Chill for a couple hours to overnight.
2. Season with salt if desired.
3. Toss before serving.

Reviews

[AllisonWonderland]

Fantastic recipe! Everyone loved it. My husband said it was the kind of thing people will ask for at family get-togethers. The only thing I changed was I added a little chipotle seasoning to the mix. Without it the taste seemed just the slightest bit lacking. I will definitely be making this again!

[HotPepperRosemaryJelly]

Puuuuurrrrrfect Rita! Yummy yum yum! I hate tuna in a pasta salad and this is the bomb! One thing I did differently...I used left over roast turkey! Thank you! Jelly :)