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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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!
Serving size | (2098.4g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3750.1 |
Total Fat 243.8g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 52.9g | 0% |
Cholesterol 628.1mg | 0% |
Sodium 5949.9mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 249.1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 19.5g | 0% |
Total Sugars 54.1g | |
Protein 162.0g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 491.8mg | 0% |
Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
Potassium 3165.8mg | 0% |
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