Description
A vibrant and refreshing Turkey Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings, combining fresh vegetables, turkey, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cooked turkey, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Make sure to salt the water for flavor. Once it’s al dente, drain and let it cool.
- In your large mixing bowl, combine the well-cooled pasta, diced turkey, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and freshly chopped basil.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined. Be careful not to crush the tomatoes while mixing!
- To really let the flavors meld together, serve immediately, or for a chilled option, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before indulging.
Notes
This pasta salad excels when prepared ahead of time. The flavors blend beautifully as it chills, making it a fantastic dish for busy days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg