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Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad: The Best Summer Side Dish

Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

This creamy street corn pasta salad combines the sweetness of corn with a tangy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups corn, grilled or canned
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the corn, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  3. In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the cooked macaroni to the vegetable mixture, then pour the dressing over and mix well.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve chilled.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider roasting the corn before adding it to the salad.
  • This salad can be made a day ahead to enhance the flavors.

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Keywords: Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad, summer recipes, side dish