High Protein Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious High Protein Street Corn Pasta Salad that incorporates turkey bacon for a flavorful twist.
Equipment
- pot
- Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz gluten free pasta
- 30 oz frozen corn fire roasted or regular, cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken I used rotisserie
- 1 cup diced red onion
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup cotija cheese crumbled
Dressing
- ¾ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup avocado oil mayo
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt + more salt to taste
- pinch cayenne
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and cool under cold running water. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to a large bowl with the cooked corn, onion, diced chicken, cilantro, and ¾ cup of the cotija cheese.
- Pour the dressing over top and toss to combine. Season with salt to taste and toss again.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cheese and some extra chopped cilantro on top and enjoy!
Notes
Make ahead for best flavor! This pasta salad is adaptable for picky eaters and can be customized with various ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 21gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 663mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg
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