Description
Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Combining tender rotini pasta with sweet corn, a rich creamy dressing, and sharp cheddar cheese, this salad is not only visually appealing but also quick to prepare. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners, it’s customizable to suit your taste preferences while guaranteeing a delightful experience in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or 1 can of corn)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- If using fresh corn, slice kernels from cobs; if using canned corn, drain and rinse.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, corn kernels, and cheddar cheese to the bowl; toss until well coated.
- Fold in chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg