Juicy Street Corn Pasta Salad
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad combining fresh corn, crunchy peppers, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Pasta and Vegetables
- 8 oz pasta (such as rotini or shells)
- 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) Fresh is preferred for best flavor.
- 1 large bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped) Substitute with parsley if desired.
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
Mixing Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, diced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
Making Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Combining Salad
- Add the cooled pasta to the veggie mixture and pour the dressing over the top.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container. Add a splash of lime juice to leftovers for extra freshness!