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 perfect for any gathering or a light meal at home. This 30-minute recipe features a delightful combination of orecchiette pasta, fresh corn, and colorful bell peppers, all brought together by a creamy pesto dressing that adds zest and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 4 slices turkey bacon (cooked and sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the orecchiette pasta until al dente. Drain and cool.
- While the pasta cooks, dice the red bell pepper and chop the cilantro.
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy; let cool and slice.
- In a mixing bowl, combine basil pesto, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, corn, bell pepper, turkey bacon, and cilantro. Add the dressing and gently combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg