Description
Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish that beautifully marries the flavors of Mexican street corn with the heartiness of pasta. Bursting with zesty ingredients like fresh corn, jalapeño, and lime juice, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or any social gathering. Prepared in just 30 minutes, it’s not only quick and easy but also make-ahead friendly—tasting even better after chilling, as the flavors meld together. Serve it as a refreshing side or a light main course; this versatile salad will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta (any shape)
- 2 cups cooked corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with corn kernels, red bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño. Pour dressing over and mix well.
- Fold in cilantro and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For enhanced sweetness and texture, use fresh or grilled corn. Customize by adding black beans or diced avocado for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.