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Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

This unique pesto pasta salad features smoked turkey, cranberries and toasted pine nuts with a flavorful, creamy pesto dressing. The recipe is so easy and can be made in only 30 minutes. Serve it cold as a refreshing main dish or as a side for your favorite summer recipes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 15

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Ingredients

For the pasta salad:
  • 1 pound farfalle pasta
  • 1/2 pound smoked turkey deli meat (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (about 2 ounces)
  • 2 cups arugula
For the dressing:
  • 3/4 cup pesto sauce
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente in salted water. After straining, rinse with cold water until pasta is completely cooled.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together pesto sauce, mayonnaise and lemon juice.
  • Add pasta, smoked turkey, cranberries, red onion, pine nuts, parmesan and arugula. Stir until evenly coated with dressing.
  • Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal Carbohydrates: 29g Protein: 7g Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 3g Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0.02g Cholesterol: 11mg Sodium: 370mg Potassium: 133mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 5g Vitamin A: 321IU Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 35mg Iron: 1mg