Description
Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together the sweetness of corn, the crunch of bell peppers, and the savory goodness of turkey bacon, all wrapped in a rich creamy pesto dressing. This pasta salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile; it works beautifully as a light main dish or a colorful side at picnics, potlucks, or barbecues. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 4 slices cooked turkey bacon, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the orecchiette pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, dice the red bell pepper and prepare the corn if using fresh.
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; slice into strips.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, bell pepper, turkey bacon, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Add dressing and toss well to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg