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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

A delicious and creamy pasta salad inspired by street corn, featuring fresh corn, creamy dressing, and a burst of flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Corn
  • 8 oz cavatappi pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels can use frozen if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cavatappi pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In the same pot, add the fresh corn kernels and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and green onions.
  2. Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined.
Serve
  1. Garnish with chopped cilantro and crumbled feta cheese before serving. Enjoy your creamy street corn pasta salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The flavors will meld together beautifully.

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