Hot Dog Sweet Corn Pasta Salad

Transform your next potluck or casual family meal with this fun and flavorful Hot Dog Sweet Corn Pasta Salad! This playful twist on classic pasta salad combines tender elbow macaroni, smoky browned hot dog slices, and bursts of sweetness from fresh or canned corn kernels. A creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, and a hint of apple cider vinegar ties everything together, while crisp celery, vibrant red bell pepper, and red onion add freshness and crunch. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this crowd-pleaser is ready in under 40 minutes and benefits from a quick chill to let the bold, savory-sweet flavors meld together. Serve it at your next barbecue or picnic for a guaranteed hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
• 4 pieces hot dogs
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels (canned or fresh)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup diced celery
• 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup diced red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, slice the hot dogs into bite-sized rounds. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly brown the hot dog slices for 3-4 minutes, then set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth to form the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat.

Step 5

Fold in the browned hot dog slices, sweet corn kernels, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and chopped parsley. Mix everything together until well distributed.

Step 6

Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1021.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2539.6

Total Fat 146.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 253.8mg	0%
Sodium 3595.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 35.1g
Protein 57.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 258.4mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 1423.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.2%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 39.8%