Description
Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing is the perfect summer dish that combines vibrant flavors and a satisfying crunch. This delightful salad features sweet corn, crispy bacon, and a rich creamy pesto dressing that elevates it to a whole new level. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, enjoying a picnic, or simply looking for a quick weeknight meal, this pasta salad is both easy to prepare and incredibly versatile. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a personalized touch. Serve chilled for a refreshing dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup fresh or canned corn
- 6 strips crispy bacon (or turkey bacon)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Drain excess grease on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn, halved cherry tomatoes, bacon pieces, and Parmesan cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pesto sauce, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg