Street Corn Pasta Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and creamy textures, Street Corn Pasta Salad is a mouthwatering twist on the classic Mexican street corn dish, perfect for summer gatherings or a satisfying midweek meal. Featuring tender elbow macaroni, lightly caramelized corn kernels seasoned with cumin, and a zesty, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and aromatic spices, this salad is a true flavor explosion. Crumbles of salty feta cheese, fresh cilantro, and crunchy red onion complement the dish beautifully, while a quick chill in the fridge brings all the flavors together in harmony. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing pasta salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it ideal for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing side for grilled mains.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Corn kernels
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the corn kernels and sauté until they become golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in ground cumin and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the cooled macaroni, sautéed corn, crumbled feta cheese, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped red onion to the dressing. Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the pasta salad a good stir and adjust the seasonings with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with a sprinkle of additional feta cheese and cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 282.4 g | 362% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.1 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 3264 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.5 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | ||
| Protein | 70.7 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 950 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1323 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
