Description
A delicious corn pasta salad featuring crispy bacon, fresh bell peppers, and a creamy pesto dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp pesto
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, corn, bacon, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pesto, and lemon juice to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Add extra vegetables like cherry tomatoes or cucumbers for more freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
