Description
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that beautifully merges the beloved tastes of street corn with hearty pasta. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a refreshing lunch, this salad features a creamy dressing, crunchy veggies, and a zesty kick that will delight your taste buds. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn kernels, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Choose pasta shapes like fusilli or rotini for better dressing adherence. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor; use fresh corn and colorful veggies. Letting the salad chill improves flavor development; consider making it a day ahead.