Description
Dive into the flavors of summer with this Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad! This delightful dish combines sweet corn, tangy lime, and fresh herbs, all enveloped in a rich, creamy dressing. Perfect as a side for barbecues or a refreshing main course, this pasta salad is versatile and easy to prepare. Enjoy it chilled and let it transport you to warm summer days with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup freshly grilled corn kernels or canned corn (drained)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- If using fresh corn, grill until charred and slice off the kernels; if using canned corn, drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg