Description
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious fusion dish that captures the essence of Mexican street corn, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. This creamy pasta salad features sweet corn, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, making it perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or casual family dinners. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s also customizable—add your favorite proteins or veggies for a personal touch. Impress your guests with this colorful dish that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (any shape)
- 2 cups cooked corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn kernels, red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Fold in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best taste. Adjust jalapeno quantity for desired spice level. Add black beans or diced avocado for extra nutrition and flavor.