Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: Best Summer Side
A delicious and creamy pasta salad featuring street corn and turkey bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing and chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup sweet corn, grilled
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, bacon, corn, tomatoes, onion, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider grilling the corn before adding it to the salad.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad, Summer Side, Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon