When I’m having company or having a BBQ with family, a good pasta salad that can be prepared days in advance is always really helpful!
Yup, you guessed it, this pasta salad can do just that- it actually tastes better the longer it sits in the fridge! I also love to make this at the beginning of the week and keep it in the fridge for a quick and easy lunch and/or dinner option.
This dish is balanced perfectly with the hearty noodles, juicy tomatoes, meaty smoked turkey and creamy caesar dressing- turns out caesar dressing pairs perfectly with pasta.
So forget about making a bunch of different salads and pasta dishes at your next gathering, this simple dish is the best of all worlds and stands well on its own.
Caesar Farfalle Salad with Smoked Turkey
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Author: Rachel Kor
Recipe type: Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1 12oz box of bow tie pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, small dice
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 bunches of scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
- 16 oz smoked turkey breast, medium dice
- For the dressing:
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon (about ¼ cup)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup olive oil
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and allow to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, red pepper, tomatoes, scallions and turkey. Set aside.
- For the dressing, whisk together the mustard, garlic, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lemon juice and lemon zest. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking. Whisk together until emulsified and smooth.
- Toss with pasta. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
*Notes
Can last up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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