Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and nutritious twist on traditional pasta salad, featuring fresh ingredients and turkey bacon for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups corn, fresh or frozen
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, turkey bacon, bell pepper, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This pasta salad is best served cold.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon Salad