Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Street Corn Pasta Salad. This delightful dish combines tender pasta, sweet fresh corn, and crunchy red onions, all tossed in a creamy dressing featuring mayonnaise, zesty lime, and spicy Cholula hot sauce. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a colorful side dish to complement any meal, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also entirely customizable to suit your taste. With its bold flavors and bright colors, it’s guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta
- 4 ears of corn (kernels removed)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1–3 tablespoons Cholula hot sauce
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½–1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground red chili powder
- ¼ cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped small)
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Cholula hot sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Add the cooled pasta, corn kernels, and red onion to the dressing. Toss gently until well combined.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese and cilantro before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added spice, include diced jalapeños or increase the hot sauce. Substitute with frozen corn if fresh is unavailable—just thaw before adding. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.