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Street Corn Pasta Salad

Epic Street Corn Pasta Salad – Creamy, Zesty, and Fresh

This Street Corn Pasta Salad combines sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy dressing for a delightful summer dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Fresh Veggies
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Use fresh, frozen, or canned.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust for heat preference.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, gently tossing until well-coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve chilled for the best flavor experience.

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