Street Corn Pasta Salad: The Best Summer Dish with Turkey Bacon
A delightful summer dish featuring sweet corn, pasta, and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 ears corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Feel free to add avocado for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Street Corn Pasta Salad