Mexican Street Corn Salad: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious take on a classic dish featuring fresh corn, creamy dressing, and turkey bacon for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 ears fresh corn
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Grill the corn until lightly charred and let it cool.
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together the corn, turkey bacon, red bell pepper, and green onions.
- In a separate smaller bowl, combine the mayonnaise, feta cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Toss the dressing with the corn mixture until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- For extra flavor, add avocado or cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg