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Street Corn Pasta Salad

Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Colorful Summer Delight

This Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings, blending crunchy corn and pasta with zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups corn fresh or frozen
  • 8 oz pasta gluten-free if needed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or additional Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the red bell pepper. If using fresh corn, slice kernels off the cob. Combine with chopped cilantro.
  3. Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, corn, bell pepper, and cilantro. Drizzle dressing over and toss to combine.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Toss before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to keep ingredients fresh. Customize with proteins for heartiness.

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