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Corn Pasta Salad

Corn Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Twist for Your Summer BBQs

This Corn Pasta Salad combines sweet corn, crispy bacon, and creamy pesto dressing for a delightful side that’s perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels (cooked) Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper (diced) Any color bell pepper can be used
  • 4 slices Bacon (cooked and sliced) Can substitute with turkey bacon or omit
  • 1 cup Orecchiette Pasta Can substitute with fusilli or farfalle
  • Fresh Cilantro (chopped) Can replace with parsley or omit
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
For the Dressing
  • ⅓ cup Basil Pesto Store-bought or homemade
  • 3 tablespoons Greek Yogurt Or substitute with sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Can be exchanged with vegan mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed) Can use lemon juice as a substitute

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Mason jar

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the orecchiette pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a mason jar or mixing bowl, combine basil pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Whisk together until creamy.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, diced bell pepper, and sliced bacon. Fold gently to combine.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat. Add chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve in bowls or on a platter, optionally chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh corn when in season and feel free to customize dressing ingredients according to taste preferences.

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