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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

A delightful pasta salad combining the flavors of street corn with a creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
Corn
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels or canned, drained
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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