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Creamy Turkey Cobb Pasta Salad is a fresh and flavorful side dish perfect for your next picnic or potluck. Pasta, Jennie-O turkey breast, bacon, bleu cheese and veggies are tossed in a zesty avocado sauce for a salad bursting with flavor and crunch.
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Creamy Turkey Cobb Pasta Salad

Creamy Turkey Cobb Pasta Salad is a fresh and flavorful side dish perfect for your next picnic or potluck. Pasta, Jennie-O turkey breast, bacon, bleu cheese and veggies are tossed in a zesty avocado sauce for a salad bursting with flavor and crunch.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Servings: 16 cups
Author: Danielle Green

Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 oz. packet ranch seasoning
  • juice of 1 1/2 limes
  • 1/2 to 1 jalapeno seeded (depending on spice preference)
  • Salad
  • 1 1/2 lb. Jennie-O deli turkey meat diced
  • 1/2 lb bacon chopped
  • 3 c. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 oz. bleu cheese crumbles
  • 4 hard boiled eggs chopped
  • 2 bunches green onions diced
  • 2 c. fresh sweet corn
  • 1/2 box cavatappi pasta cooked al dente
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. light mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Prepare the pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chopped bacon. Cook until browned and crispy. Removed from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain. Add the sweet corn to the bacon fat in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In an extra large bowl, add the cooked pasta and toss with olive oil. Add the dressing and mayonnaise and stir until well coated.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss until well combined. Refrigerate and serve chilled.