Juicy Street Corn Pasta Salad
A vibrant pasta salad inspired by classic street corn, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Corn: If using fresh corn, grill for about 10 minutes until lightly charred. If using canned, drain and rinse.
- Dice Your Veggies: Dice red bell pepper and red onion, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop cilantro.
- Drain the Pasta: Once cooked, drain and let cool.
- Mix the Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Add cooled pasta to the bowl along with corn, veggies, and cilantro, then toss until coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or dairy-free mayo. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta salad, summer recipe, street corn salad
Find it online: https://rusticflavor.com/juicy-street-corn-pasta-salad/