Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Fresh Twist
A delightful and fresh twist on the classic Mexican street corn, this pasta salad features savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup corn, grilled
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, corn, red onion, cilantro, cotija cheese, lime juice, mayonnaise, chili powder, and salt.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon and mix thoroughly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg