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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

A deliciously creamy pasta salad inspired by street corn, featuring fresh corn, creamy dressing, and a hint of lime.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Corn
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels can use canned or frozen if fresh is not available
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
Dressing
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise optional for extra creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In the same pot, add the fresh corn kernels and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and green onions.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
Serve
  1. Garnish with chopped cilantro and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The flavors will meld beautifully as it sits.

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