Description
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly marries the sweetness of street corn with hearty pasta. This delightful salad features a creamy dressing, fresh vegetables, and a hint of spice, making it an excellent choice for any gathering—from casual barbecues to festive potlucks. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any table. Its versatility allows it to shine as both a side dish and a main course, ensuring your friends and family will be asking for seconds.
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 set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and minced jalapeno.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Fold in freshly chopped cilantro for added flavor. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg