Street Corn Pasta Salad: The Best Summer Dish with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a refreshing and delicious Street Corn Pasta Salad perfect for summer gatherings, featuring turkey bacon for a smoky flavor.
- 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 fusilli pasta
- 1 cup corn kernels, grilled
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, turkey bacon, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added creaminess, adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your taste.
- Use fresh corn when in season for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Street Corn Pasta Salad, Summer Dish, Turkey Bacon