Orecchiette Pasta Salad
We love this Orecchiette Pasta Salad! It's packed with flavor, and our favorite orecchiette pasta! Spoon a creamy, tangy, herby sauce over the bacon, corn, and summer flavors. It’s also easy to make, and it’s great for parties, potlucks, or gatherings when you're craving an amazing pasta salad!
Ingredients
- 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 basil chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad dressing:
- ⅓ cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
- ¼ cup Ranch dressing
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice , freshly squeezed
- Black cracked pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Cook al dente (about 1 minute less).
Make salad dressing:
- In a mason jar, whisk together basil pesto with Ranch dressing, honey, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
Combine the pasta salad:
- In a large bowl, combine cooked and drained pasta, cooked corn kernels, diced bell pepper, and chopped cooked bacon. Mix to combine. Sprinkle with finely chopped basil, and gently stir.
Serve the salad:
- Serve 4 salads in small white bowls, and drizzle with the dressing. Add black cracked pepper and serve. Garnish with a few small basil sprigs. Optional to serve salad dressingi on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 332kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 319mg, Potassium: 224mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 978IU, Vitamin C: 28mg, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 1mg