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Corn, Bacon and Arugula Pasta Salad in a serving bowl.

Corn, Bacon and Arugula Pasta Salad

Catherine
This easy Corn, Bacon and Arugula Pasta Salad is smothered in a creamy honey Dijon dressing and loaded with fresh, sweet corn, crispy bacon and fresh arugula! It makes the perfect side to grilled meats and will be on repeat in our house all summer long!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the pasta salad:

  • 2 ears corn shucked
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 350 g pasta (any small pasta will do such as penne, shells, etc)
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 145 g arugula (5oz)
  • Fresh basil and thyme to garnish (optional)

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/4 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rub corn with a little butter and season with salt and pepper. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, flipping half way through. If you would like more colour on the corn, you can place under the broiler for a little, keeping an eye on it to ensure it does not burn.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and run under cold water.
  • Head a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crispy, flipping to ensure both sides are cooked. Let them cool and then slice into bite sized pieces.
  • To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Taste and adjust to suit your taste if needed.
  • To assemble the salad, place the pasta, arugula and corn in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat everything evenly. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Top with the bacon pieces and additional herbs. Serve.

Note: Metric ingredient measurements are provided as a courtesy using a third-party calculator and are rounded to the nearest unit. The recipes provided on this site have not been tested with metric measurements and their accuracy cannot be verified.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 637IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.

Keyword arugula, bacon, barbecue, bbq, cookout, fresh corn, frozen corn, grilling, healthy side dish, pasta, pot luck, summer
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