Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing
Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing is a vibrant, delicious dish perfect for summer gatherings. This delightful salad combines sweet corn, crispy bacon, and a luscious creamy pesto dressing that tantalizes the taste buds. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or casual dinners with family and friends. The bright colors and satisfying textures make this salad a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Pair it with grilled chicken or serve it as a refreshing side at your next barbecue to impress your guests with its burst of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup creamy pesto sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, corn, tomatoes, and bacon.
- Whisk together pesto sauce, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg