Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups Cooked and drained wagon wheel or spiral pasta (about 2 cups uncooked)
• 2 cups Short, thin, cooked turkey or chicken strips (~8 oz)
• 1 can Whole kernel corn, drained (8 oz) OR 1 cup Frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 large Zucchini, cut into 1/2″ slices, each slice cut into quarters
• 1 small Red bell pepper, cut into 1/2″ chunks
• 1/2 cup Chopped cilantro or parsley
• 3/4 cup PACE Picante Sauce
• 1/3 cup Reduced-calorie creamy garlic salad dressing
• 1/4 tsp Salt (optional)
• Additional PACE Picante Sauce (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine pasta, turkey, corn, zucchini, red bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup of PACE Picante Sauce, reduced-calorie creamy garlic salad dressing, and salt (if using). Mix well.
3. Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
4. Refrigerate the pasta salad until ready to serve.
5. Serve the pasta salad with additional PACE Picante Sauce on the side, if desired.
6. Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful pasta salad as a delicious meal or a side dish for your gatherings.

Note: Feel free to adjust the amount of PACE Picante Sauce and dressing according to your taste preferences. You can also add other vegetables or ingredients like cherry tomatoes, black beans, or diced avocado for more variety.

Here are some variations of the pasta salad recipe:

1. Greek Pasta Salad: Use cooked chicken or turkey strips and add in sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onions, and crumbled feta cheese. Dress the salad with a Greek vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic.
2. Italian Pasta Salad: Replace the turkey with salami or pepperoni slices. Add in sliced black olives, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese balls (bocconcini). Dress the salad with an Italian dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian herbs, and garlic.
3. Mexican Pasta Salad: Use cooked chicken strips and add in black beans, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and chopped cilantro. Dress the salad with a spicy chipotle dressing made with adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, and olive oil.
4. Mediterranean Pasta Salad: Replace the turkey with grilled shrimp or diced grilled chicken. Add in roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Dress the salad with a lemon-oregano vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, and garlic.
5. Asian Pasta Salad: Use cooked shrimp or chicken strips and add in shredded carrots, snow peas, sliced red bell peppers, and chopped green onions. Dress the salad with a sesame-ginger dressing made with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and ginger.
6. Caprese Pasta Salad: Replace the turkey with fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini) and add in cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Dress the salad with a balsamic glaze or a simple balsamic vinaigrette made with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey.
7. Tuna Pasta Salad: Replace the turkey with canned tuna and add in diced celery, sliced black olives, and chopped parsley. Dress the salad with a light lemon-dill dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill.