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Street Corn Pasta Salad

Delicious Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Summer Must-Try!

This Street Corn Pasta Salad combines fresh corn with zesty lime and creamy dressing, making it a perfect summer dish.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta substitute with gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option
  • 2 cups Corn Kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese or cotija for authenticity
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro omit or use parsley if desired
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 8–10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  2. Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cold water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta with corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to coat.
  6. Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Best enjoyed fresh.

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