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Street Corn Pasta Salad

Savory Street Corn Pasta Salad You’ll Crave This Summer

This Street Corn Pasta Salad is a quick and flavorful summer dish combining sweet corn, fresh veggies, and a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Can replace with gluten-free pasta.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Use fresh, frozen, or canned corn.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Can substitute with cotija or goat cheese.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Omit if not preferred.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with additional mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
  • 2 Tbsp Lime Juice Fresh juice preferred.
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can substitute.
  • to taste Salt Enhance overall flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Enhance overall flavor.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Street Corn Pasta Salad
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package directions, usually about 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cold running water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta with the corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion. Next, add crumbled feta cheese and fresh cilantro to the bowl. Toss all the ingredients gently together to ensure even distribution.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, freshly squeezed lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
  4. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture in the large bowl. Toss the salad until all components are beautifully coated in the creamy dressing.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. When ready to serve, give it a gentle toss and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the salad a day in advance for improved flavors. Opt for fresh ingredients when available. Adjust seasoning as needed after tossing with the dressing.

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