Description
Discover the delightful Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey and Creamy Pesto Dressing, a vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings or any occasion! This quick and easy recipe combines al dente orecchiette pasta, sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and flavorful turkey. Tossed with a creamy basil pesto dressing, it delivers an explosion of taste in every bite. Best of all, this salad is versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, side dish, or light main course. Enjoy it chilled at picnics, potlucks, or BBQs for a refreshing meal that your family and friends will rave about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 4 slices cooked turkey
- Fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the red bell pepper and cilantro. Cook turkey until crispy and slice.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice; stir until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix pasta, corn, red bell pepper, cilantro, and turkey. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently.
- Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg