Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A vibrant and tasty twist on traditional pasta salad, featuring the bold flavors of Mexican street corn and the crunch of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
- 1 cup corn, grilled or roasted
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, turkey bacon, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetables and bacon, then pour the dressing over the mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve cold.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some diced jalapeños to the salad.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican street corn, pasta salad, turkey bacon, summer salad