Description
Turkey Basil Pasta Salad is the perfect summer dish, bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. This colorful salad features tender turkey, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and aromatic basil, all tossed together in a light olive oil and lemon dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a quick weeknight dinner, it’s easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a delightful side or a satisfying main course!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked turkey breast (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, wash the cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Halve the tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cooked turkey, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and chopped basil. Toss gently.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg