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Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Flavor-Packed Recipe You’ll Love!

A delicious and refreshing Street Corn Pasta Salad that combines the flavors of street corn with pasta for a perfect side dish or light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and cilantro.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
  • Substitute the feta cheese with cotija cheese for a more authentic street corn flavor.

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