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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: The Best Summer Side

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

A delicious and refreshing pasta salad with a creamy dressing, featuring sweet corn and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 cup fresh corn
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and crumble.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, turkey bacon, red bell pepper, and green onions.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix until well combined.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • This salad can be made a day in advance for even better flavor.
  • Add more vegetables like avocado or cherry tomatoes for extra freshness.

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Keywords: Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad, summer salad, side dish