Description
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer gatherings. This delightful salad combines rotini pasta with sweet corn, a tangy creamy dressing, and fresh herbs, creating a colorful and flavorful side that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or attending a potluck, this easy-to-make salad is sure to impress your guests. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, it’s not just a dish; it’s an experience that invites seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional: ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool under cold water.
- If using fresh corn, grill or sauté 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 with corn, red onion, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Boiling/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg