Street Corn Pasta Salad

Elevate your next potluck or cookout with this Street Corn Pasta Salad, a bold and flavorful twist on the classic pasta salad! Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn, this dish combines tender elbow macaroni with smoky sautéed corn kernels, creamy mayonnaise and sour cream dressing, zesty lime juice, and a kick of chili and garlic powder. Crumbled feta cheese, fresh cilantro, and finely chopped red onion add bursts of flavor and color in every bite. Perfectly chilled and bursting with texture, this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and is guaranteed to impress. Whether served as a side dish or a light main, this pasta salad is a refreshing addition to any gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the pasta salad a good stir and adjust the seasonings with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with a sprinkle of additional feta cheese and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1361.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4012.0

Total Fat 282.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 450.3mg	0%
Sodium 3264.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 321.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 50.0g
Protein 70.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 949.5mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 1323.0mg	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: 61.8%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 31.3%