Description
Discover my irresistible Street Corn Pasta Salad, where creamy, tangy dressing meets sweet corn and al dente pasta. Ready in 25 minutes, it’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) rotini, bowtie, or elbow pasta
- 2 cups corn (grilled, roasted, or canned)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: dash of hot sauce or jalapeños
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- Prepare corn by grilling or sautéing until lightly charred if using fresh or frozen.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder in a large bowl.
- Add cooled pasta and corn to the dressing and fold until well coated.
- Fold in red onion, cheese, cilantro, and optional heat elements.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes