Description
Elevate your summer gatherings with this delightful Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad Rich. This dish combines the comforting texture of pasta with the vibrant flavors of grilled sweet corn, zesty lime, and a creamy dressing that everyone will love. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a quick lunch, this versatile salad is easy to customize with seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 ears fresh corn, grilled or boiled
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill or boil the corn until tender, then cut the kernels off the cob into a bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, corn kernels, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro to the bowl. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated with dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg