Crack Corn Pasta Salad with Cheese & Bacon

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz ditalini pasta cooked according to package directions then drained and cooled

2 cups sweet corn (can use frozen or fresh off the cob)

8 slices bacon, cooked, cooled and chopped

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1-2 Tbsp jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, finely diced

2 spring onions, finely sliced

1/2 cup mayo

1/2 cup sour cream

3/4 cup buttermilk

1-1/2 Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

Place the cooked and cooled pasta, sweet corn, cooled chopped bacon, shredded cheese, diced jalapeno and sliced spring onions in a large mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, ranch dressing mix, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper to make your dressing.

Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the large bowl and toss everything together lightly until it’s well mixed!

Chill and then serve garnished with extra chopped parsley if desired.