Street Corn Pasta Salad
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines creamy pasta, sweet corn, and zesty lime for a delightful culinary experience. This salad is perfect for summer picnics, weeknight dinners, or casual gatherings with friends. With its colorful ingredients and unexpected flavor combinations, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table. Whether served as a main dish or a side, this pasta salad offers versatility and ease of preparation that keeps you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups fresh corn (about 2 ears)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill the corn on medium heat until charred (10-15 minutes). Let cool before cutting kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, mayonnaise (or yogurt), chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in chopped red onion, cilantro, and grilled corn into the dressing mix until well combined.
- Gently mix in the cooled pasta until everything is coated.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - Customize your salad by adding black beans or roasted peppers for extra flavor and protein. - Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor; they truly make a difference. - This salad can be prepared ahead of time—make it a day prior to let the flavors develop.