Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Flavorful Twist
A deliciously unique take on pasta salad featuring street corn and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 ears corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and feta cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for improved flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg