Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad: The Best Dish for Summer Gatherings
A refreshing and creamy pasta salad that captures the essence of summer with sweet corn and zesty flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups corn, grilled or roasted
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crumbled feta cheese.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for easy prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad, summer salad, pasta salad, corn salad