Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A delightful blend of flavors, this Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad features tender pasta, sweet corn, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 can corn, drained
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, turkey bacon, red bell pepper, cilantro, and red onion.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Keywords: Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Mexican Salad, Turkey Bacon