Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: Easy, Healthier Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and healthy take on Mexican street corn, combined with pasta and turkey bacon for a flavorful salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup corn, grilled or canned
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, turkey bacon, corn, red onion, bell pepper, feta cheese, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt; pour over the salad.
- Stir until well combined and serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced avocado on top before serving.
- Can be made a day ahead for easier meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Healthy Recipe