Perfect pasta picnic salad!
With corn, bacon, basil, and buttermilk ranch dressing.
Here’s a great picnic salad for the end of summerwith pasta andcorn.
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We’re usingorecchiettepasta for the salad.
The pasta is a perfect shape for catching the kernels of corn and other ingredients.
it’s possible for you to either use your favorite buttermilk ranch dressing, ormake your own.
Elise Bauer
(It’s easy!
Especially if you have buttermilk sitting around waiting to be used.)
Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
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Add the pasta and boil uncovered at a rolling boil until al dente.
Drain the pasta and corn, and set aside.
Cut the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces.
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Put in a frying pan and heat on medium.
Cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon is well browned.
Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
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Note: Do not pour rendered fat down your kitchen sink unless you really like your plumber.
Pour it into a jar to use for another cooking purpose or discard.
Toss with with dressing.
Add more salt and pepper to taste.
Great served with grilled chicken or steak.
