Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing
Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of corn with savory turkey bacon and a rich, creamy pesto dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or casual dinners, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as a light meal or appetizer. In just 30 minutes, you can create a crowd-pleasing dish that will impress family and friends alike. Packed with fresh ingredients and customizable to your taste preferences, this salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot and cook the orecchiette pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain using a colander.
- While the pasta cooks, dice the red bell pepper and slice the cooked turkey bacon.
- In a mixing bowl, combine basil pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice; whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the drained pasta with corn kernels, diced bell pepper, sliced turkey bacon, and chopped cilantro.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Toss well to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg