Description
Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that effortlessly combines fresh ingredients in just 30 minutes. This delightful salad features sweet corn, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy pesto dressing, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—from casual picnics to festive gatherings. With its colorful presentation and mouthwatering taste, this versatile salad serves as an excellent appetizer, light meal, or side dish that will surely impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep, Corn Pasta Salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta (or other short pasta)
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 4 slices cooked bacon (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in boiling water, then drain.
- In a mason jar, mix together the basil pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with corn kernels, diced bell pepper, and sliced bacon.
- Serve in bowls topped with creamy dressing and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg