Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and fresh twist on pasta salad with all the authentic flavors of Mexican street corn.
- 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
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, garlic powder, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg