Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the essence of traditional Mexican street corn and the convenience of pasta. This delightful salad features roasted corn, creamy avocado, savory Turkey Bacon, and crumbled Cotija cheese, all tossed in a zesty chili-lime dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or light lunches, this recipe is not only delicious but visually appealing too. The combination of fresh ingredients results in a flavor explosion that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether enjoyed as a side dish or a light main course, this colorful salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mini farfalle pasta (uncooked)
- 3 cups frozen corn
- 3 green onions, finely diced (approximately 1/3 cup)
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely diced (approximately 1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño
- 8 slices Turkey Turkey Bacon, cooked and finely diced
- 1/3 cup Cotija cheese
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 2 large limes (for juice and zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook 2 cups of mini farfalle pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water. Drain and cool.
- 2. Prepare 3 cups of frozen corn until tender; allow it to cool.
- 3. Chop green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, and cook Turkey Bacon before dicing.
- 4. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chili powder, paprika, cumin, sriracha, lime zest (from 1 lime), and juice from 2 limes; season with salt and pepper.
- 5. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, green onions, cilantro, jalapeños, black beans, Turkey Bacon, Cotija cheese, and diced avocado (add just before serving). Toss with dressing until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Customize by adding your favorite veggies or proteins.