Elote Pasta Salad Recipe: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A flavorful Elote Pasta Salad recipe that combines the essence of Mexican street corn with a delicious twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Crumble it once it’s cooled.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cilantro, crumbled turkey bacon, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until well mixed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time—just add the dressing right before serving to keep the pasta from becoming soggy.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like avocado or bell peppers for more color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
Keywords: Elote Pasta Salad Recipe, Mexican Street Corn, Turkey Bacon Pasta Salad