Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delightful pasta salad featuring creamy street corn and turkey bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- If using fresh corn, grill for a few minutes until charred, then cut the kernels off. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Summer Salad, Turkey Bacon Recipe