Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Delightful Twist
A delightful twist on traditional pasta salad featuring creamy dressing, sweet corn, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini 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 mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Add the cooked pasta, corn, turkey bacon, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add more lime juice for extra tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon