Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad: The Best Easy Summer Dish
A delightful summer dish that combines the sweetness of corn with creamy pasta, perfect for picnics and barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This pasta salad is best served chilled and can be made a day in advance.
- Feel free to add your favorite ingredients like avocado or black beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg