Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey and Creamy Pesto Dressing
Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey and Creamy Pesto Dressing is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines the sweetness of corn with the savory flavor of turkey all enveloped in a luscious creamy pesto dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual dinners, this versatile salad can be served as a delightful side or as a light main course. With fresh ingredients like bell peppers and cilantro, this salad not only bursts with flavor but also brings a colorful touch to your table. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have your guests returning for seconds.
- 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
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 slices turkey cooked and sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Dice the red bell pepper, chop the cilantro, and slice the turkey while the pasta cooks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, bell pepper, turkey and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg