Description
Experience a burst of summer flavors with Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad, a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for any gathering. This salad combines the sweetness of fresh corn with a zesty lime dressing, creamy mayonnaise, and tangy sour cream, all tossed with rotini pasta. It’s not just delicious; it’s versatile too! Whether served as a side at BBQs, a light main dish, or packed for picnics, this creamy pasta salad will impress your guests every time. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a delightful dish ready to share in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- â…“ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool under cold water.
- If using fresh corn, grill or sauté it until slightly charred; if using frozen, cook according to package instructions and cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, red onion, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve chilled after refrigerating for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg