Description
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the authentic taste of street corn to a hearty pasta experience. This delightful salad is perfect for any gathering, picnic, or quick weeknight dinner. With its creamy dressing and fresh ingredients, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile—serve it as a side at barbecues or as a main dish. The bright colors from the corn and bell peppers make it visually appealing, while the zesty flavor combination of lime and chili powder makes every bite exciting.
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 according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with corn, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Add chopped cilantro and toss again to mix in evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg