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Pesto Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad combining fresh ingredients with a creamy pesto dressing, perfect for picnics or quick lunches.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound farfalle pasta

Meat

  • 1/2 pound smoked turkey deli meat (chopped)

Dried Fruit

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Vegetables

  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion

Nuts

  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (about 2 ounces)

Greens

  • 2 cups arugula

Sauce

  • 3/4 cup pesto sauce
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons water (optional to thin dressing)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, then rinse with cold water.
  • Whisk together pesto, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • Add pasta, turkey, cranberries, onion, pine nuts, and arugula; toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta