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SUMMER SALAD - Chicken and Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon, Bell Peppers, and Creamy Pesto Dressing

Chicken and Corn Pasta Salad

Enjoy this refreshing Summer Salad - Chicken and Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon, Bell Peppers, and Creamy Pesto Dressing that is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini) cooked and drained
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup sweet corn canned or frozen
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced (mixed colors)
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sweet corn, bacon, bell peppers, red onion, mayonnaise, pesto sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25g

Notes

Feel free to customize this salad by substituting chicken with shrimp or tofu, or swapping mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a healthier option. Adding nuts can also introduce extra crunch.

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