This corn pasta salad is on the lines of the Cold Tuna Pasta Salad. Pasta salad with creamy mayo dressing. You can serve it at room temperature or cold in summer BBQ parties, picnics, etc. We love pasta, which you can make from the number of pasta dishes here on the blog. While considering salads, we have tried many pasta salads the family loved. The kid goes for the pasta, and we love the veggies and dressings along with the pasta. Check out Roasted Corn Salad for another corn salad recipe with veggies but without the pasta and a lemony dressing. I have used corn in many delicious recipes, like dips in Chessy Corn Dip, chowder recipes like this Instant Pot recipe, and Bacon and Shrimp. Corn makes excellent appetizers like these cheesy corn fritters.
Mayo Sour cream – Only Mayo in the dressing will make the salad very rich and mouthful. Sour cream on the other hand will make the salad creamy without making it too rich. You could also use full fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Lemon Juice Garlic Powder – you can also use raw garlic, Pepper
Along with the salad dressing, you need the following:
Pasta – any small-sized byte pasta like macaroni, or shell pasta. Other shapes like fusilli, penne or bow tie will also work. Corn – fresh(preferred). Frozen corn lacks the sweetness of fresh corn. But If using frozen corn, thaw it well and drain before using. Cheese – I have used sharp cheddar. Onion, green onion, cilantro/parsley – You can also add chopped bell pepper and celery for some crunch.
Make mayo dressing
Mix all the ingredients for the dressing. This creamy dressing can be made a few days ahead and kept refrigerated.
Assemble the salad
Let the corn completely cool down, before assembling the salad. Add all the ingredients to a bowl. Toss well, pour over the dressing, and mix it.
Roasted/grilled Chicken – Grilled Chicken Kebabs, Easy Grilled Chicken, and Roasted Harissa Chicken are delicious chicken mains from the grills or oven. Meat dishes – Pan-Seared Lamb Chop Recipe, Skillet pork chops, and Chili Garlic Shrimp are some sumptuous meats and seafood to pair with salads. Air fried – Salmon, Chicken & Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli, and Chicken Wings (3 Ways) are quick and easy mains done in an air fryer.
