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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

A delicious and creamy pasta salad inspired by the flavors of street corn, featuring sweet corn, creamy dressing, and fresh herbs.
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 sweet corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the 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.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare the Corn and Vegetables
  1. If using fresh corn, grill or boil the corn until tender, then cut the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn mixture, and dressing. Toss until everything is well coated.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Adjust seasoning and lime juice to taste before serving.

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