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Street Corn Pasta Salad

Summer-Ready Street Corn Pasta Salad Your New Favorite Dish

This Street Corn Pasta Salad is a quick, gluten-free, summer dish that combines sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a creamy dressing for a flavorful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Fresh, frozen, or canned varieties work well.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved for even distribution.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Replace with cotija cheese for an authentic street corn taste.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Feel free to omit if not preferred.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base of the dressing.
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Use low-fat for a lighter version.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in salted, boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with corn, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, crumbled feta, and cilantro. Toss gently.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature, adjusting seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh ingredients and allow chilling time to enhance the taste.

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