Description
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly combines the creamy richness of traditional street corn with hearty pasta. This easy-to-make salad is ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a delightful side at barbecues. Bursting with flavors from lime, cilantro, and spices, this dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile. Serve it alone for a light meal or pair it with grilled meats for an impressive spread. Its colorful presentation and zesty taste will surely impress your friends and family.
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
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Fresh cilantro
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, corn kernels, red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Fold in freshly chopped cilantro; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg