Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
Learn how to make a delicious Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free if omitted
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup corn, grilled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- Add the lime juice, mayonnaise, chili powder, and turkey bacon. Mix well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use smoked paprika instead of chili powder.
- Feel free to add avocado for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Salad, Easy Recipe