Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey and Creamy Pesto Dressing
Enjoy this vibrant Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey and Creamy Pesto Dressing that’s perfect for any occasion! Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta (or other short pasta)
- 1 cup corn kernels (cooked)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 4 slices turkey (cooked and sliced)
- fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/3 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the orecchiette pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. While the pasta cooks, dice the red bell pepper and chop the fresh cilantro.
- 3. Cook turkey in a skillet until crispy, then slice into small pieces.
- 4. In a mixing bowl, combine basil pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice until smooth.
- 5. In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, corn, red bell pepper, turkey, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- 6. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- 7. Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg