Description
A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad featuring sweet corn, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add avocado for extra creaminess.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Street Corn Pasta Salad, Summer Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe