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Corn Pasta Salad

Delicious Corn Pasta Salad with Creamy Pesto Bliss

This Corn Pasta Salad combines vibrant flavors and a creamy pesto dressing, ideal for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 unit Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup Orecchiette Pasta or fusilli/farfalle
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper for seasoning
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro for garnish
For the Dressing
  • cup Basil Pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 3 tbsp Greek Yogurt or regular yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise for texture
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • colander
  • whisk
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the orecchiette pasta in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the basil pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice until creamy.
  3. In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and chop.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn, bell pepper, and bacon. Toss gently.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and fold gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately, or chill for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To refresh flavors from frozen, thaw and stir in more lime juice as needed.

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