Description
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines creamy pasta, sweet corn, and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect addition to your summer gatherings. This salad is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Whether it’s a potluck or a casual dinner, this delightful salad will surely impress your guests and become their new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup fresh corn (off the cob)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: chop corn off the cob, dice bell peppers, and finely chop red onion (soak in cold water to mellow flavor).
- 3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 5. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- 6. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg