Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Twist
This Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad combines the sweet flavors of corn and the savory crunch of turkey bacon, creating a delightful dish that is perfect 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
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, and crumbled turkey bacon.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the chopped cilantro.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the salad.
- This salad is great for potlucks and barbecues.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams