Description
Indulge in a vibrant and refreshing Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey and Creamy Pesto Dressing that’s perfect for any gathering. This delightful dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also offers a burst of flavors that everyone will love. Featuring tender orecchiette pasta, sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, and savory turkey, it’s an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal. The creamy pesto dressing ties everything together beautifully, making it a go-to recipe year-round. Whether served chilled on a hot summer day or at room temperature during cooler months, this salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 4 slices cooked turkey bacon, sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Cook orecchiette pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, dice the red bell pepper and chop the cilantro.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy; slice into pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together basil pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn, bell pepper, cilantro, and turkey bacon. Toss with the creamy dressing until evenly coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with other veggies like cherry tomatoes or cucumbers. Allowing the salad to chill for about 30 minutes enhances the flavor profile.