Corn Pasta Salad Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Corn pasta salad
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8 oz orecchiette pasta or other short pasta
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1 cup corn kernels, cooked
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and sliced
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Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Salad dressing
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⅓ cup basil pesto, store-bought or homemade
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3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
# Instructions:
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Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain. While the pasta is cooking, proceed with the rest of the recipe.
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In a mason jar, whisk together basil pesto with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and freshly squeezed lime juice. If the dressing is too thick, thin it by adding more Greek yogurt, small amounts of water, or extra lime juice.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked and drained pasta, cooked corn kernels, diced bell pepper, and chopped cooked turkey bacon. Mix to combine. Distribute into individual salad bowls, top with the salad dressing, and sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro on top.