Description
Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines the savory taste of crispy bacon with the sweetness of fresh corn, all enveloped in a luscious creamy pesto dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, BBQs, or potlucks, this salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also versatile enough to be served as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal. Each bite bursts with flavor from zesty lime and fresh ingredients, making it a crowd-pleaser that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 slices crispy bacon
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook the orecchiette according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the dressing: In a mason jar, mix basil pesto with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn kernels, diced bell pepper, and sliced bacon. Mix gently and serve topped with creamy pesto dressing and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg