Turkish Pasta Salad - A Flavorful Fusion of Fresh Ingredients and Savory Turkey
A refreshing Turkish Pasta Salad with turkey, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pasta uncooked weight1 cup cooked turkey breast, shredded1 tablespoon olive oil1 celery stick, diced6 radishes, sliced1 carrot, grated2 green onions, diced (optional)1 cup basil leaves, loosely packed, torn1/8 cup mint leaves, loosely packed, tornFor the tahini dressing:3 tablespoon tahini1 teaspoon maple syrup1 teaspoon apple cider vinegarPinch of saltPinch of black pepper (optional)5 tablespoon water (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- 1. Lightly drizzle a pan with olive oil and fry the turkey for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside to cool.
- 2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Set aside, and drizzle with a little olive oil to help prevent it from sticking together.
- 3. Shred the turkey with two forks or use a mixer to shred.
- 4. Make the tahini dressing by combining tahini and water and stirring until smooth. Add maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper, and stir again. Adjust with more water or tahini to taste preference.
- 5. Combine the turkey, pasta, vegetables, and herbs in a large bowl. Stir through the tahini dressing and season with salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
Use pre-cooked turkey or leftovers if preferred. You can also swap the pasta for a gluten-free or rice-based option if needed.
The dressing may thicken as it sits, so add a bit more water to loosen it up if necessary.
The dressing may thicken as it sits, so add a bit more water to loosen it up if necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 38gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 78mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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