Turkey & Pesto Pasta Salad
Bursting with fresh, summertime flavors, this Turkey & Pesto Pasta Salad deserves to be in frequent rotation on your table all season long!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Water
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/3 cup Pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Grape tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 Cucumber (cut in half lengthwise and sliced)
- 1/2 Red pepper (diced)
- 1/2 pound Turkey breast (cooked and cubed)
- 1 pound Rotini pasta (cooked, drained and rinsed in cold water)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, water, salt, pepper and sugar. Stir in pesto.
- Add cut vegetables and turkey. Stir until fully combined.
- Add pasta and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Notes
- Leftover turkey works great in this recipe! My favorite option is leftover grilled turkey breast.
- Feel free to swap the turkey with another protein such as chicken, tuna, or beans.