Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad: The Best Summer Side Delight
A delightful summer side dish combining creamy pasta with the sweet crunch of street corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups grilled corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
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, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Add chopped cilantro and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg