Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
This creamy street corn pasta salad combines the delightful sweetness of corn with the savory flavor of turkey bacon, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chopped bacon and cilantro, then toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add diced tomatoes or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Make it vegetarian by omitting the turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg