Pesto Turkey Salad
½ cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain, nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup classic pesto (see recipe below)
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon black pepper
16 ounces low-sodium turkey, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Classic Pesto:
2 tablespoons chopped pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups basil leaves (about 4 ounces)
½ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, pesto, lemon juice, and pepper, stirring with a whisk.
Stir in the turkey, celery, and walnuts; mix well.
Classic Pesto:
In a food processor mince the pine nuts and the garlic. Add the oil; pulse 3 times. Add basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, and salt; process until pureed, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Makes ¾ cup of pesto.
Calories: 150
Protein 10g
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0.5g
Sodium: 145mg
Recipe from Structure House

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