Corn Pasta Salad With Bacon And Creamy Pesto Dressing
A light yet satisfying pasta salad made with sweet corn, crispy bacon, and a creamy pesto dressing, perfect for warm days or casual gatherings.
Calories:
Author: Sandra Myers
Ingredients
For the pasta salad:
8ozorecchiette pastaor other short pasta
1cupcooked corn kernels
1red bell pepperdiced
4slicesbaconcooked and sliced
Fresh cilantrochopped
Salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing:
⅓cupbasil pesto
3tablespoonsGreek yogurt
2tablespoonsmayonnaise
2tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and let it cool slightly. If it feels sticky, rinse briefly with cool water and drain well.
Whisk together pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice until smooth. If needed, thin with a little water or extra lime juice until pourable.
Cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, then slice into small pieces. Dice the red bell pepper and prepare the corn.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, corn, bell pepper, and bacon. Toss gently to mix.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. The mixture should look light and glossy, not heavy.
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve right away or chill for about 30 minutes before serving.