Description
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a delightful summer dish that combines the sweet crunch of fresh corn with a zesty, creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks or backyard barbecues, this vibrant salad is sure to impress your guests. With every bite, enjoy a burst of flavors from tangy lime, rich feta cheese, and aromatic cilantro. Easy to make and even easier to love, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a memorable side or main dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill fresh corn until charred, then cool before cutting off the kernels.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, grilled corn, red onion, cilantro, and feta.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg