Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Delicious Twist
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad featuring turkey bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup diced avocado
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Allow to cool, then crumble it.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, corn, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding jalapeños to the salad.
- Adjust lime juice according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Summer Salad