Description
Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. This delightful salad combines sweet corn, crispy bacon, and a rich creamy pesto dressing, making it an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or simple weeknight dinners. Its versatility allows you to serve it as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light main course. Not only is this salad packed with delicious flavors, but it also presents beautifully with its colorful ingredients. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe that promises to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 4 slices cooked bacon (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain in a colander.
- In a mason jar, combine basil pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice; whisk until blended.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, corn, diced bell pepper, and bacon until well combined.
- Serve into individual bowls; drizzle with creamy pesto dressing and top with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg