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Street Corn Pasta Salad

Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Summer Delight

A refreshing Street Corn Pasta Salad that perfectly captures summer with sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta gluten-free option available
For the Salad Mix
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese or cotija for authenticity
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley substitute
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking and Preparing the Salad
  1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta with corn, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and cilantro. Toss gently.
  3. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is customizable; feel free to add extra veggies or protein for variation.

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