Description
A vibrant salad blending sweet corn, creamy dressing, and zesty lime, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen, cooked)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and let cool completely.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooked corn, diced red onion, and the cooled pasta to the dressing mixture. Use a spatula to gently stir until everything is well combined.
- Fold in cheese and herbs: Gently fold in the cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Chill it out: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. Save cilantro and cheese to sprinkle on before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg