Mexican Street Corn Salad: A Fresh, Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and refreshing take on traditional Mexican street corn, combining sweet corn with crispy 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: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble it into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, bell pepper, onion, and crumbled bacon.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss to combine.
- Garnish with cilantro and cotija cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add jalapeños for spice.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Salad, corn salad, turkey bacon, summer salad
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