Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: The Best Summer Side
A delicious and refreshing pasta salad with a creamy dressing, featuring sweet corn and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 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
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, turkey bacon, red bell pepper, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix until well combined.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad, summer salad, side dish