Description
Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish that effortlessly combines the sweetness of corn, the crunch of bacon, and a rich, creamy pesto dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or potlucks, this salad is not only visually appealing with its vibrant colors but also a delight to the taste buds. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, this versatile recipe can be served as a light main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Enjoy the deliciousness while benefiting from its healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 4 slices of bacon (cooked and sliced)
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orecchiette pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- In a mason jar, mix basil pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth; adjust consistency with water or lime juice if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained pasta, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, and sliced bacon. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg