Turkey-Macaroni Salad

A healthy, tasty pasta salad made with no mayonnaise. "Cooking time" is really chilling time; preparation time includes time to cook pasta, as you can be slicing the carrots and onion at the same time. I think it tastes better made one day ahead so that flavors get a good chance to combine.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  cubed  cooked turkey or 1 1⁄2 cups chicken
• 1  cup  thinly sliced carrot
• 1  cup  frozen peas, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed in cold water and drained

• Dressing

• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
•  salt
•  pepper
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine first five ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Combine vinegar, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil.
3. Toss dressing with pasta-turkey mixture until thoroughly combined.
4. Cover and chill at least 1/2 hour (but longer is better).
5. Toss again right before serving.