Description
This creamy street corn pasta salad with lime dressing is fresh, comforting, and full of summer flavor. Sweet corn, tender pasta, and a tangy creamy lime dressing come together in a dish perfect for gatherings, make-ahead meals, or easy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g rotini pasta
- 2 cups corn kernels
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
- Heat a pan and char the corn until golden.
- In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, and spices.
- Add pasta, corn, cheese, and herbs to the bowl.
- Toss gently, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
This salad tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes. If it thickens in the fridge, add a spoon of yogurt or a splash of lime juice. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg