Corn, Pasta u0026amp; Bacon Salad with Pesto Dressing
Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply looking for a delicious salad option, this Corn, Pasta u0026amp; Bacon Salad with Pesto Dressing is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its vibrant flavours and satisfying textures. This salad is a refreshing and flavourful dish that combines the sweetness of corn, the richness of bacon, the freshness of tomatoes, and the crunch of lettuce, peppers and onions. Topped with a creamy protein-packed pesto dressing, this salad is a perfect choice for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Butter Lettuce
- 8 oz Orecchiette, or any other short grain pasta
- 8 Slices Bacon, chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Cup Corn Kernels
- 200g Mini Bocconcini
- 1 Medium Red onion, finely diced
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
Pesto Dressing
- 1/3 Cup Basil Pesto, homemade or store-bought
- 3 Tablespoons Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 Limes, juiced
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt u0026 Pepper, each
Instructions
- Start by boiling water in a medium pot with a pinch of salt. Add the pasta and fully cook. Then, drain the pasta and rinse with cold water, set aside for now.
- Next, chop up the veggies: gently tear the lettuce into bite size pieces, dice the red bell pepper, and finely dice the red onion. As well, chop up the cooked bacon into small pieces.
- In a large salad serving bowl add the lettuce at the bottom then add the bell peppers, red onion, corn, cherry tomatoes, chopped bacon, bocconcini, and the drained and rinsed pasta. Mix all the salad ingredients together. Set the salad aside for now.
- In a small bowl add pesto, greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice and salt and pepper. Whisk all the ingredients together until it is nice and smooth.
- Serve the salad with the pesto dressing. I recommend adding the dressing right before you eat the salad to avoid it getting soggy. Enjoy! :)
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Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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