Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy this delightful and flavorful Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, enhanced with crispy turkey bacon for added taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; crumble and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and crumbled turkey bacon.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor infusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 18mg