Street Corn Pasta Salad: The Best Refreshing Recipe for Summer
A delightful pasta salad inspired by street corn, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider grilling the corn before adding it to the salad.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for easier meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: street corn, pasta salad, summer recipe, refreshing salad