Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon for Summer Bliss
A delightful and refreshing pasta salad that combines the flavors of Mexican street corn with the heartiness of turkey bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cheese, crumbled (feta or cotija)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, corn, red onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the dressing to the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Garnish with crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Summer Salad