Delish Lime and Corn Pasta Salad
"I came up with this one night out of necessity and cannot stop eating it! It's good hot or cold, and you can add or change things. I'm sharing my original recipe, but I plan to try it next time with a couple minced jalapenos in place of the cayenne. The dish is fantastic. The fresh corn retains a starchy sweetness that contrasts perfectly with the tang of lime and bite of spice. If you leave your pasta al dente, there's a nice contrast between its chewiness and the crisp bite of the fresh corn. Bring a big bowl to a potluck and watch it disappear! "
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels cut from the cob
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as needed (optional)