Description
A hearty, satisfying pasta salad with seasoned ground turkey, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, and a zesty southwest dressing. Perfect for meal prepping or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1 pound mini farfalle pasta
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 4 oz can mild diced green chiles
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
4-6 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers (with brine)
1 green bell pepper (finely chopped)
1 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 small red onion (finely chopped)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup halal-certified ham (coated in egg wash and breadcrumbs before baking for crunch)
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup salsa
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (halal-alcohol-free)
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Tabasco (alcohol-free variant)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, then cool completely before mixing.
Cook and crumble ground turkey in a skillet, seasoning with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cooled turkey, green chiles, green bell pepper, black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, red onion, jalapeno peppers, and halal ham.
Prepare dressing: Whisk ketchup, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, salsa, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, Tabasco, and garlic powder.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Chill for 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Substitute halal ham with grilled zucchini or chickpeas for a halal vegetarian version
Pasta salad can be prepared 24 hours in advance
Store in an airtight container with layers of plastic wrap directly on surface to maintain crunch
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stirring/Cooking
- Cuisine: American