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Pasta Salad with Chicken and Bacon

A vibrant mix of creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors tossed together into a delightful pasta salad with chicken and bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz Pasta (fusilli or rotini) Cook according to package instructions.
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
  • 4 strips Bacon (crispy) Cooked until crispy and chopped.
  • 1 cup Fresh peaches (diced) Use ripe peaches for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Charred corn Fresh or frozen corn can be used.
  • 1 cup White cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved) For a pop of color and freshness.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil (chopped) Adds a fragrant touch.
  • 1/2 cup Sweet and spicy hot honey dressing Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cooked bacon, diced peaches, charred corn, shredded white cheddar cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  3. Gently mix in the chopped basil.
  4. Drizzle with the sweet and spicy hot honey dressing and toss until well combined.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra crunch, you can add some chopped nuts or seeds. This salad keeps in the fridge for about 3-5 days. Store in an airtight container.