Description
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of summer to your table. This easy-to-make salad combines sweet corn, creamy dressing, and zesty spices, making it perfect for barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. With its colorful ingredients and delightful taste, this pasta salad is sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 3/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.
- Grill or sauté the sweet corn until slightly charred; let cool before adding to the salad.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
- Combine the cooled pasta, corn, cilantro, and cheese in the bowl with the dressing; toss gently until well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra cheese and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg