Description
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and tasty dish that captures the essence of fresh street corn, combining it with hearty pasta for an unforgettable side or main course. This creamy salad features sweet corn, colorful vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing that elevates any gathering, from casual barbecues to festive potlucks. Best served chilled, each bite bursts with flavor, making it an ideal make-ahead option that only improves after sitting in the fridge. Impress your friends and family with this delicious twist on classic pasta salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (any shape)
- 2 cups cooked corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg