Description
This Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines the sweetness of corn with colorful veggies and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces of rotini
penne
or bow-tie pasta
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 cup diced bell peppers
½ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped cilantro
⅓ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste
Optional: cherry tomatoes
black beans
diced avocado
sliced radishes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, lightly char or roast the corn until golden brown. If using fresh corn, this enhances the sweetness.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, charred corn, diced bell peppers, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins like cherry tomatoes or black beans.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Salad
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Street Corn Pasta Salad, cold pasta recipe, healthy summer salad, pasta salad, fresh ingredients