Description
A delightful pasta salad bursting with flavors reminiscent of vibrant street food, perfect for summer picnics and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (elbow, rotini, or your choice)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Feta cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine gently.
- If desired, crumble feta cheese on top before serving. Enjoy chilled for a refreshing, creamy bite!
Notes
Allow the pasta salad to chill for at least one hour in the fridge before serving for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg