Description
A refreshing pasta salad featuring sweet corn, crispy bacon, and a creamy pesto dressing for a delightful summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn, bell pepper, and bacon.
- In a separate bowl, mix pesto and cream to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add grilled mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 12g