Smoked Turkey Pasta Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Smoked Turkey Pasta Salad, a crowd-pleasing dish that combines hearty pasta, tender smoked turkey breast, and a medley of fresh, colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Tossed in a creamy homemade dressing featuring zesty Dijon mustard, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, this salad achieves the perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a quick meal prep option, this 30-minute recipe is a refreshing yet satisfying choice for any occasion. Serve it chilled for the ultimate combination of creamy, smoky, and crunchy goodness! Keywords: Smoked Turkey Pasta Salad, creamy pasta salad, summer side dish, chilled turkey pasta recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups Smoked turkey breast (diced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup Sweet corn (cooked or canned, drained)
- 1 small Red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain the pasta, rinse with cool water, and set it aside to cool completely.
While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables and smoked turkey. Dice the smoked turkey breast, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked, cooled pasta, smoked turkey, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, sweet corn, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss everything together until the salad is well coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Before serving, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.4 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 949 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 420 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
