Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon and a Twist
A creamy and tangy pasta salad inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn, featuring turkey bacon for added depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn, red onion, cilantro, red bell pepper, and crumbled bacon.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder. Fold into pasta mixture.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and toss gently to combine. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, grill the corn before adding it to the salad.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, pasta salad, summer recipes
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