This vibrant Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing comes together in just 30 minutes and makes a beautiful appetizer, light meal, or even a satisfying dinner. It’s a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, BBQs, or any casual gathering. With its balance of fresh, savory, and sweet flavors, this salad is guaranteed to impress family and friends alike—whether served in the summer or year-round.
Loaded with fresh produce like corn and bell peppers, crisp bacon, and tossed with a creamy pesto dressing, this salad is packed with flavor and color. The addition of fresh cilantro and basil pasta adds a herbaceous twist that ties everything together. Best of all, it’s a flexible recipe you can adapt to what’s already in your kitchen—making it as easy as it is delicious.
Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing
This vibrant Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing comes together in just 30 minutes and makes a beautiful appetizer, light meal, or even a satisfying dinner. It’s a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, BBQs, or any casual gathering. With its balance of fresh, savory, and sweet flavors, this salad is guaranteed to impress family and friends alike—whether served in the summer or year-round.
Ingredients
Corn pasta salad:
- 8 oz orecchiette pasta or other short pasta
- 1 cup corn kernels cooked
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 slices bacon cooked and sliced
- fresh cilantro chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad dressing:
- ⅓ cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
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