Description
This Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey and Creamy Pesto Dressing is a delightful blend of flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re gearing up for a summer barbecue, attending a potluck, or simply craving a light meal, this salad checks all the boxes. Featuring tender orecchiette pasta, sweet corn, crispy turkey , and a creamy pesto dressing, it’s not only quick to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser. In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that showcases fresh ingredients and vibrant colors, making it an eye-catching addition to your table. Enjoy it as a refreshing side dish or as a light main course any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 4 slices cooked turkey
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the orecchiette pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together basil pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, sliced turkey, and chopped cilantro.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the salad mix and toss until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg