Description
Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey and Creamy Pesto Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet corn, savory turkey and a luscious creamy pesto dressing. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light dinner option, this salad showcases a delightful mix of textures and flavors. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Serve it chilled to allow the flavors to meld beautifully, making it an instant favorite among family and friends. Enjoy the versatility of this recipe by pairing it with various side dishes or customizing it with your favorite vegetables!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 4 slices turkey (cooked and sliced)
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook orecchiette pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- While pasta cooks, dice the red bell pepper and chop fresh cilantro.
- In a skillet, cook turkey until crispy; slice into pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, corn, diced bell pepper, turkey cilantro, salt, and pepper. Toss with dressing until well-coated.
- Chill salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg