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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: Deliciously Fresh with Turkey Bacon

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
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A refreshing pasta salad inspired by the classic Mexican street corn, enriched with the savory flavor of turkey bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 cup corn, grilled or canned
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; chop into small pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, turkey bacon, corn, red bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, feta cheese, and cilantro.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier salad, leave some seeds in the jalapeño.
  • This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.

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Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Summer Salad

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