Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad: The Best Summer Side Dish
This creamy street corn pasta salad is the perfect side dish for summer barbecues and gatherings, combining sweet corn, creamy dressing, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and mix until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold in the chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead of time to allow flavors to meld.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg