Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Twist with Turkey Bacon
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring turkey bacon for a delicious twist.
- 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 rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon, corn, red onion, bell peppers, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This pasta salad can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins as desired.
- For added spice, consider including diced jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg